Suncor Emerging Leaders Awards in Science

Award type: 
Scholarships/awards
Award description: 

One scholarship, valued at $10,000, is awarded bi-annually to outstanding undergraduate students in second-year of an Earth & Environmental Sciences program. The scholarships are payable over three years. Renewal in subsequent years is dependent on the recipient maintaining an 80% cumulative average and continued enrollment in an Earth Sciences program. These scholarships are funded by a generous donation from Suncor in recognition of the outstanding programs at the University of Waterloo and to meet the needs of the Canadian oil and gas industry through trained human resources capable of playing a leadership role in the sector.

Value description: 

up to $10,000

Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • enrolled in Year Two of an Earth & Environmental Sciences program
  • minimum cumulative average of 80%
  • selection is based on leadership potential and extracurricular interests
Level: 
Year Two
Program:
Science→Earth and Environmental Sciences
Citizenship: 
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Fall
Application details:
  • Complete the applicable term Undergraduate Award Application
    • At this time we are only accepting applications for awards with a Spring deadline (May - August).
    • The application for awards with deadlines in a future term will be available by the start of that term – please check back later.
    • Complete a separate application for each award you wish to be considered for.
    • Access the form on our Undergraduate Studies Forms page.
  • A resume is also required.
Application deadline: 
October 15
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall