SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS |
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Undergraduate students of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who achieve scholastic excellence are eligible for scholarships, prizes, bursaries, medals, and honours. They have been established through the University, its Alumni Associations, governments, commercial organizations, and other benefactors to encourage and honour outstanding achievement. |
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) In-course scholarships |
Paul Cadario Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1996 in the Department of Civil Engineering through the generosity of Mr. Paul Cadario. The award is granted to a student entering the Fourth Year of the program on the basis of financial need. In addition, academic achievement in the program and particular ability and creativity in the field of Transportation Engineering, specifically the third year Transportation Engineering courses will also be considered. The recipient is expected to continue his/her studies in Transportation Engineering in the fourth year. |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; BASC/MBA Scholarships These scholarships, established in 2001, are to be awarded to students entering the Jeffrey Skoll BASc/MBA program. Preference will be given to students who have displayed high academic merit in their first three years of Engineering studies and who have a high level of leadership potential. Additional preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. |
Class of 3T7 Scholarships These scholarships, established in 1997 through the generosity of the Class of 3T7, are granted to students in any program in the Faculty on the basis of financial need. |
The Sidney C. Cooper Scholarships Through the generosity of Sidney C. Cooper (B.A. Sc., Civil Engineering, 1945) two awards are established in the Department of Civil Engineering. One award will be granted to a student entering the First Year and one award will be granted to a student entering the Fourth Year. The Fourth Year award will be made on the recommendation of the Chair on the basis of financial need. Academic achievement in the work of the third year and a demonstrated interest (through summer employment) in construction engineering will also be considered. |
Class of 9T7 Award This award established through the generosity of the Class of 9T7 in their graduating year is given to a student who has completed second year, full-time, and is proceeding to third year, full-time of any program on the basis of financial need. Academic standing and extracurricular/community involvement will also be considered. |
C. William Daniel Leadership Awards Established in 1998 through the generosity of Mr. C. William Daniel, this award is granted to three students entering either third or fourth year of any undergraduate engineering program. Decisions will be made on the basis of academic standing and leadership qualities as demonstrated by student council activity, participation in athletics and community involvement. In addition, two of the recipients must demonstrate financial need. |
Dharma Master Chuk Mor Scholarship Established by T.Y. Lung, this scholarship is awarded to a student entering the Third Year of any program on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. |
R.A. Downing Scholarship in Civil Engineering This award was established in 2003 through a generous donation by Lois Downing in memory of the late Robert Downing. The award will be made to an undergraduate student in Civil Engineering on the basis of financial need and academic merit.Engineering Society Award Established in 1997 and provided by the generosity of the undergraduate students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, these awards based on the annual income will be made on the basis of financial need. Academic qualifications, and merit will also be considered. Awards will be made in consultation with the Engineering Society Executive. |
General Motors Environmental Engineering Awards This award was established in 1997 through a generous donation from the General Motors of Canada Limited. Annual income derived from the capital provides up to seven awards to students entering Second, Third and Fourth Year in Environmental Engineering on the basis financial need. Academic achievement will also be considered. |
Halsall Scholarships in Building Engineering Provided in 1997 through the generosity of Halsall Associates Ltd., these awards are tenable in the Department of Civil Engineering or in the Infrastructure Option of Engineering Science. One award is made to a student completing Second Year and one award is made to a student completing Third Year. The recipients should exhibit a high level of interest and academic achievement in Civil Engineering applied to buildings, as well as significant contribution to community and/or student activities. The relevant course content would include structures, materials and building science. Financial need is also considered. |
Philip H. Jones Scholarship Established in 1997, this scholarship is granted to a student entering the Fourth Year of the Environmental Engineering Option in the Department of Civil Engineering on the basis of financial need. Academic achievement in the program and particular ability and creativity in the field of Environmental Engineering will also be considered. The recipient is expected to continue his/her studies in Environmental Engineering in the Fourth Year of the program. |
Andrew Alexander Kinghorn Scholarships Four scholarships are available annually on the basis of financial need. One is awarded to the student on the basis of financial need and academic standing in the First Year of Engineering Science; one to the student on the basis of financial need and academic standing in the First Year of all programs except Engineering Science and one each to the students on the basis of financial need and academic standing in the Second and Third Years respectively among the candidates of all programs. Should a candidate hold an award of equal or greater value, the award may be made to the next ranking candidate. |
Eric Miglin Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1997 on the occasion on his 25th reunion by Eric J. Miglin, a graduate of Industrial Engineering and President of the Engineering Society in 1972. This award is granted to a student who has completed the Third Year in any program in the Faculty on the basis of financial need. Academic standing and active involvement in student and/or University government will also be considered. |
Marshall Macklin Monaghan Scholarship This award was established in 1997 through a generous donation from Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited. The award derived from the annual income is granted to a student in the Department of Civil Engineering who has demonstrated financial need. Selection for the scholarship will be developed in consultation with representatives from Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited. |
Kenneth A. Selby Scholarship in Construction Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering This scholarship was established in 1997 by Kenneth A. Selby, B.A.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D. (ILL), P.Eng. The award will be granted to a student entering the Fourth Year of the Civil Engineering Department on the basis of financial need. Academic achievement in the program with a particular ability and creativity in the field of construction engineering. Second and Third year construction engineering-related courses will also be considered. |
Christopher Skrok Memorial Scholarships These scholarships were established in 2003 through the generosity of Stanislawa Skrok in honour of her husband Christopher Skrok (Civil 6T0). The awards will be granted to three students entering First year of Civil Engineering and three students entering Fourth year of Civil Engineering on the basis of financial need and academic standing. |
Yolles-Bergmann Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1997 in the Department of Civil Engineering through the generosity of Yolles Partnership Inc. in recognition of the significant accomplishments of the Yolles Group, and in particular, the contribution made to structural engineering by Mr. Morden Yolles and Mr. Roland Bergmann. The award is made to a student proceeding to the Fourth Year of the program who achieves a high academic standing and who has successfully completed a structural design project in their Third Year that demonstrates a creative interest and talent in linking structure and architecture. The evaluation of potential candidates will be based on academic standing, a 250 word application to Yolles Partnership Inc., performance on a Third Year project, an interview with principals of Yolles, and financial need. The Department nomination will be made in consultation with Mr. Morden Yolles and Mr. Andrew Bergmann, President of Yolles Group Inc. ** Please note: Potential scholarship applicants will be invited to submit a 250 word application. |
Henry G. Acres Medal The Henry G. Acres Medal is awarded annually to the Fourth Year student in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering who obtains the highest aggregate percentage at the annual examinations of the Third and Fourth Years, provided always that the student obtains honours standing in the examinations of the Fourth Year. In addition to the medal, the student will receive an honorarium in the amount of $500. Receipt of the award does not preclude a student from being granted such other awards as may in the opinion of the Council be appropriate. The Henry G. Acres Medal was established in 1950 by Mrs. Henry G. Acres in memory of her late husband, Henry G. Acres, M.E., D.Sc., a graduate of the School of Practical Science in the class of 1903. From 1981 onward, continuation of the award has been possible through the generosity of Acres International Limited who also provides an honorarium of $500 to the recipient of the medal. Throughout his professional life Dr. Acres was associated with major power developments in Canada and abroad. As chief hydraulic engineer for the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario from 1911 to 1923, he was responsible for the design and construction of nearly twenty power plants including the Queenston-Chippewa development. In 1924 he formed H.G. Acres and Company Ltd., now known as Acres International Limited and until his death in 1945, he continued to widen and extend his interests. He became chief engineer of the Grand River Conservation Commission and was responsible for the design and construction of the Shand dam and related work. Later, he was consulting engineer for the extensive power developments at Shipshaw on the Saguenay River, which were vital to the production of aluminum for war purposes. Many of the provinces of Canada sought his services and he advised with respect to work in Newfoundland, South America, and India. |
Harvey Aggett Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was donated by thon November 6, 1917. This annual scholarship is to be awarded to a student of the Second Year in this Faculty who obtaining honours and being ranked one of the first three at the annual examinations has been adjudged highest of the three in general student activities and service in the University during First Year. The annual value of the scholarship is the income from the fund. When regulations do not permit the winner to hold this scholarship the students to be considered for the award shall be the first three in the year exclusive of any student who holds a scholarship of higher value.e late Mr. J.T. Aggett of Toronto, as a perpetual memorial to his son the late Lieutenant Harvey Aggett, who enlisted in March, 1915, during his second year in this Faculty, and was killed in action at Passchendaele |
American Concrete Institute, Ontario Chapter Scholarship Established in 1992 through the generosity of The Ontario Chapter of the American Concrete Institute, this scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Chair to a student graduating from the Department of Civil Engineering with the most meritorious final year thesis related to the use of concrete. |
APWA Ontario Chapter Bruce Brunton Award Established in 2000 by the Ontario Chapter of the American Public Works. It is to be awarded to a student in any year in Civil Engineering on the basis of financial need, and academic achievement sufficient enough to proceed to the next year of the program. The value of the award is $500. |
Wellington Thomas Ashbridge Memorial Bursaries Established by members of the family of Wellington Thomas Ashbridge, C.E., a graduate of the School of Practical Science in 1888, this fund provides bursary assistance to students in good standing in any year of the Civil Engineering program who are in need of financial assistance. In any session any residue of income remaining after the awards to Civil Engineering students may be used to provide bursaries for students in other programs in the Faculty. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards. |
Baptie Scholarship The Baptie Scholarship is derived from a bequest under the will of the late Mrs. Margaret W. Baptie of Ottawa. The Governing Council has directed that a scholarship of one half the annual income shall be awarded annually to an engineering student on the record of his or her First Year. The Board of Governors also authorizes a remission of fees in the case of the holder of the scholarship, up to $75. The conditions of the award are that the scholarship be awarded to the student who in the annual examinations of First Year, enrolled in any of the programs of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Materials Engineering, obtains the highest aggregate percentage of marks in those subjects which are common to the First Year curricula of those courses. The first award was made in the 1925-26 Session. |
The Edith Grace Buchan Summer Research Fellowship A summer research fellowship is provided by a bequest of the late Edith Grace Buchan. The fellowship is open to students who have completed the First, Second or Third Year in any program in the Faculty. Interested students should apply by application to the chair of their department early in the Winter Session. The selection will be made on the basis of the applicant's academic background and interests. |
Carman Burton Bursary This bursary was established in 1986 in memory of the late Carman Burton (2T0, Electrical Engineering) by his wife, Mrs. C.E. Burton. The annual income from a capital donation will provide bursaries to students registered in the Faculty in any undergraduate program on the basis of good academic standing and financial need. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards.#2 Canadian Army University Course Award Established in 2002, this award is granted to a student entering third year of any undergraduate program on the basis of high academic achievement and participation in other activities. i.e. sports, drama, and school activities. The student must demonstrate financial need. Not tenable with other major awards. |
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Scholarship This award valued at $2000 was established in 2003 by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction and is given to a student who has completed third year of Civil Engineering on the basis of overall academic performance in Steel and Timber Design. This is awarded in early spring. |
Giorgio Cefis Memorial Scholarship This scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually to the student who ranks in first place in the examinations in the First Year of the Civil Engineering program. It was established by relatives of Giorgio Cefis, a prominent building contractor in Italy who died in 1980 shortly after coming to Canada to continue his profession. Should the candidate already hold a scholarship of equal or greater value, the award may be made to the next-ranking candidate. To enjoy the award, the recipient must continue in the Second Year in Civil Engineering. |
Centennial Thesis Awards The Centennial Thesis Awards were established in 1972-73 in honour of the Centennial of the founding of the Faculty in 1873. To recognize excellence in Fourth Year thesis work, one award is made annually in each of the Faculty's nine degree programs, based on departmental recommendations. The award is in the form of a $50 prize and an accompanying certificate. Original funding was provided through the Office of the Dean and is being continued through the generosity of the University of Toronto Engineering Alumni Association. |
5T6 Civils Scholarship The 5T6 Civils, consisting of the graduating members of the 1956 Civil Engineering Class of the University of Toronto, have established an annual scholarship of $2000 open to students who have completed the Second Year of the Civil Engineering program and are registered in the Third Year of the program. Application is not required. The award will be based on a recommendation by a selection committee composed of the Department of Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Counsellor, and two other members of the teaching staff, who are acquainted with the students in third year of the Civil Engineering program. The selection of the recipient is based on qualities of scholarship, leadership and character. In addition to high academic marks, the recipient will also be involved in extracurricular activities to demonstrate the qualities of leadership and character. The award is presented at the annual reunion of the Class of 5T6 Civils and is not tenable with any other scholarship of greater value. The first award was made in 1964. |
Ross L. Clark Memorial Scholarship The friends of Ross L. Clark, 3T7 Civil graduate, have set up a scholarship to honour his substantial contributions to municipal and environmental engineering, practiced so well by him as Commissioner of Works for Metropolitan Toronto for many years. The value of the scholarship is the annual income. It will be awarded to a student entering the Fourth Year of the Civil Engineering program, who has demonstrated a significant interest in Environmental Engineering and has a high academic standing. Recommendation for the scholarship is made by the Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering. The Scholarship is not tenable with other awards of $1,000 or higher value. Application is not required. |
Class of 2004 Grant This grant, established through the generosity of the Class of 2004 in their graduating year is given to one or more undergraduate student(s) in the faculty on the basis of financial need. Applications should be made on the Undergraduate Grant Application Form. |
Class of 4T3 Engineering James Ham Award This award was established in 2004 through the generosity of the members of the class of 4T3 in memory of James Ham. Professor Ham, a 4T3 Electrical Engineering graduate, served as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering in 1964 and then as Dean of the Faculty for seven years starting in 1966. From 1974-76 he chaired the Royal Commission on Health and Safety of Workers in Mines. His Commission’s Report was the impetus for the government’s 1978 Occupational Health and Safety Act governing worker Safety in the Province of Ontario. The Report’s challenge to the mining industry to develop and maintain an Internal Responsibility System (IRS) for the protection of workers has been heeded by many other industries as well. The IRS model is now the recognized standard for safe and healthy workplaces around the world. James Ham became Dean of the School of Graduate Studies in 1976, and two years later, University President for a period of 5 years. While still President, in 1980, Professor Ham was bestowed with our country’s highest honour, the Order of Canada. After his term as President, Professor Ham returned to teaching for the Department of Industrial Engineering. This award is granted to a student entering either Third or Fourth year of any undergraduate program. The recipient must have achieved an average of 70% or higher. In addition, the award will be made on the basis of demonstrated leadership, qualities as exhibited through participation in athletics, community involvement, and/or student counsel activity. The recipient must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. |
Class of 4T7 Bursaries These scholarships, established in 1997, are provided by the generosity of the Class of 4T7. The awards derived from the annual income are awarded to a student in the Faculty on the basis of financial need. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form. |
Class of 5T5 Civil Engineering Scholarship Established in 2004 through the generosity of the Class of 5T5 Civil Engineering this award is granted to a student entering Fourth Year of Civil Engineering on the basis of financial need. Preference is given to students who have excelled academically. Additional preference is given to students who have demonstrated leadership qualities as exhibited through student counsel activity, participation on Faculty/University teams and clubs, community involvement, and participation in athletics. |
The Constant Temperature Control Limited Scholarships Through the generosity of Constant Temperature Control Limited, a capital fund has been established in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. This donation provides for two scholarships of an annual amount derived from the income of the fund. The scholarships will be awarded to students in any program on the basis of high academic standing in the examinations of the Third Year. The first awards were made in the 1982-83 Session.Consulting Engineers of Ontario (CEO) Scholarship |
Consulting Engineers of Ontario Established in 1991, Consulting Engineers of Ontario provides an award valued at $750 to a student who has completed Third Year enrolled in any program on the basis of academic standing (upper quartile of class) and extracurricular activities on campus or in a civic organization. Selection will be based on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department. |
Crocker Foundation Bursaries The income from a capital fund established from the estate of the late Beatrice Crocker Glazier in memory of her brother, James William Crocker, provides bursaries for students in the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who are in need and are worthy of financial assistance. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards. |
Delcan Scholarship in Civil Engineering Valued at $750, this scholarship is provided by De Leuw Cather Canada Ltd. in memory of the late Jack Spiegelman (B.A.Sc., Civil Engineering, 1951). Mr. Spiegelman was former Director and Chief Transit Engineer of the Company. The award is made on recommendation of the Chair of the Department to a student entering the Fourth Year of the Civil Engineering program who has achieved high standing with Honours on the examinations of the Third Year, and who has demonstrated qualities of character and leadership indicative of becoming a worthy member of the profession. The scholarship is not tenable with other awards of greater value. Application is not required. |
The John M. Empey Scholarships The John M. Empey Scholarship Fund was established under a bequest of $10,000 in the will of demon-the late John Morgan Empey, B.A.Sc., 1903. Three scholarships of equal value are provided from the income from the fund. One of these is awarded in each of the First, Second, and Third Years on the annual examinations to a student who obtaining Honours achieves the highest average percentage of marks in the written and laboratory subjects of the Year. The scholarships are open to any students registered in the Faculty. In case the winner does not attend the Faculty during the session following the award, the right to the scholarship will be forfeited and the award will be made to another eligible student. The scholarships were awarded for the first time in 1944. |
Engineering Alumni Centennial Bursaries Through the generosity of the Engineering Alumni Association, several bursaries have been established in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. These are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need with preference being given to students in the Third and Fourth Years. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards. |
5T3 Engineering Award The Class of 5T3 established the 5T3 Engineering Award in 2003. This award valued at $4000 is given to a Third Year, full time or part-time student in any undergraduate program on the basis of high academic achievement, financial need, and qualities of character and leadership as demonstrated through involvement in extra-curricular activities both within the University and the community at large. Recipients must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants. |
Engineering Class of 5T6 Award of Merit The award of the value of the annual income will be granted to a student who completes First Year, who has excelled in academic and extracurricular activities, and has leadership qualities. The recipient will be nominated by the Engineering Society. |
The Denis Flynn Memorial Scholarship Established through the generosity of the Metropolitan Toronto Road Builders Association, this award has a value of $1,000 and is granted to a student completing the first year of the Civil Engineering program on the basis of good academic standing and qualities of character and leadership. In order to enjoy the award the recipient must register in the second year of the program. |
Enwave Graduating Awards of Distinction These awards were established in 2004 through the generosity of Enwave District Energy Limited. Each year there will be an award given. This will be known as the Enwave Scholarship in Environmental Engineering. The candidate will nominated by the Chair of the respective department or designate. Selection will be made on the basis of academic performance in the fourth year and the following: Preference will be given to students in the Department of Civil Engineering or the Department of Chemical Engineering who demonstrate a particular aptitude for studies related to environmental sustainability and sustainable development. Academic performance in the designated areas may be determined through specific course work and/or intellectual quality of the fourth year thesis. |
The James Franceschini Foundation Scholarship Scholarships of the annual value of the income of this foundation are awarded to students in First, Second, and Third Year of the Civil Engineering program who achieve high standing with Honours at the annual examinations. |
Hugh Gall Award The Hugh Gall Award was established in 1946 by the graduate class of 1910 "to commemorate a deceased classmate who was a splendid type of student, a loyal friend, and nationally outstanding in athletic achievement during his undergraduate career." Upon expiration of the original gift in 1951 the award was supported by Mrs. Hugh Gall until her death in 1970; under the terms of her will a sum of $5,000 was provided to support the award in perpetuity, the annual value of the award being the income from the bequest. The award is made to a student who, having completed First Year with a general average of at least 66% without conditions, has entered the Second Year, and needs financial assistance to continue. It is desirable, but not necessary that the recipient not already have been given any other scholastic award or scholarship applicable to the Second Year, and shows indications of a firm intention and ability to follow successfully the profession of engineering. Any Second Year student in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is eligible to apply for this bursary. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards. |
Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association Award in Civil Engineering The Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association provide this award of the value of $5,800. It is granted to a student entering the Fourth Year of the Civil Engineering program who has demonstrated academic excellence and who has shown significant interest in municipal, environmental, and construction engineering through summer employment and choice of elective courses. Recommendation for the award is made by the Chair of the Department in consultation with the donor. In addition to academic standing, qualities of character and leadership as evidenced by involvement in University and extracurricular activities will be considered. |
Frank Howard Guest In-Course Bursary Established in 1995, this bursary is awarded to students enrolled in any year of any undergraduate program in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering on the basis of academic standing and financial need. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards. Special attention will be given to applicants who are participating in exchange programs in other universities and countries. |
B. Conrad Hansen Memorial Award Fund The fund was established in 1979 in memory of the late B. Conrad Hansen, B.A.Sc., Electrical Engineering, 1962. The income from the fund is used to provide one or more bursaries for students in need of financial assistance, preference being given to students in the Second or Third Year of Electrical or Computer Engineering. |
Sydney George Harris Bursary Established in 1994, the bursary is granted on recommendation of the Chair to a student entering either Third or Fourth Year in any program. In addition to mental capacity, the student must show leadership ability and give promise through activities of becoming a worthwhile influence in the affairs of the profession and community. While attention is given to scholastic ability, as evidenced by academic standing, it is not the governing factor. The recipient must, however, stand in the top quarter of the class. Special consideration is given to financial need. The annual value is approximately $1,000. |
Otto Holden Scholarship Otto Holden, B.A.Sc., C.E., D.Eng., was a distinguished hydraulic engineer of international reputation. He served Ontario Hydro for 47 years and retired as Chief Engineer in 1960, having been involved in almost all of the major hydro-electric developments in Ontario. On his death, Mr. Holden left a sum of money that was later augmented by his widow, the late Florence Holden, to establish a scholarship in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. This scholarship, which has a value of approximately $900 is awarded to the student who completing the Fourth Year of either Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with Honours achieves the highest aggregate marks in hydraulic engineering subjects in the program. The first award was made in the 1967-68 session. |
William V. Hull Scholarship Established in 1981 from a bequest of the late William V. Hull, this award of the annual value drawn from the income of the fund is made to a student ranking in first place in any program on the examinations of the Third Year. Not tenable with other awards. |
Neil B. Hutcheon Building Science Scholarship Two awards available for students with the highest and second highest marks in Civ575H1. |
The L.E. (Ted) Jones Award of Distinction The award was established to acknowledge the contributions of L.E. (Ted) Jones, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering (on staff: Applied Physics, 1936-44; Mechanical Engineering, 1944-75) and Engineering Archivist (from 1970) over his long and distinguished career to students, alumni, and the Faculty, as well as his continuing support and dedication to the Engineering Society and the Engineering Alumni Association of the University of Toronto. The award endorses Ted's great appreciation of the arts and his love of music in particular. The award is presented annually to a graduating student in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who has achieved distinction in his or her academic program while making a significant contribution in the musical field during the year at University. Sponsored by the Engineering Alumni Association, the award consists of a certificate of recognition presented annually at the Grad Ball and subsequently at Spring Reunion. Nominations for the award may be submitted to the Engineering Alumni Office by undergraduate students, members of the Faculty or alumni by January 31 of the year in which the award is to be given. Nominations should include sufficient information for the Committee to determine the merits of the nominee. The Committee reserves the right to suspend presentation of the award if suitable candidates are not identified in any year. The selection Committee will comprise the Director-Alumni Relations, a member of the Faculty, the President and first Vice-President of the Engineering Alumni Association, the President and the Fourth Year Chair of the Engineering Society. The first award was presented in the spring of 1997 and will be awarded annually thereafter. |
James Turner MacBain Scholarship and Bursaries Established in 1990, this bequest from the estate of James Turner MacBain provides awards annually from the income of the fund. The James Turner MacBain Scholarship derived from half of the income is awarded to a student entering the First Year in any program in the Faculty on the basis of academic excellence. One half of the annual income will provide one or more bursaries to students registered in any year in the Faculty on the basis of financial need. The first awards were made in the 1991-92 session. |
The Elsie Gregory MacGill Memorial Scholarship Established in 1995, this award is granted to an outstanding female student in the Fourth Year of any program in the Faculty on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated commitment to women's issues within the Faculty and the community at large. In addition to academic standing, qualities of character and leadership abilities are also considered. The award will alternate with the Faculty of Arts & Science. |
MacLennan-MacLeod Memorial Prize The Graduating Class of 1910 has donated an annual prize in memory of their first Class President, George MacLennan, who was killed in action in France in 1917, and of Doug MacLeod, their first Secretary, who died in France in 1916 from wounds received in action. The prize, of the value of $25, is awarded to the First Year student in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who ranks highest in Calculus among those who obtain standing without condition at the annual examinations; or, in the event of more than one student obtaining equally high rank in Calculus, to the one of these who also has the highest standing in some other subject common to the competitors, such as Algebra, such subject to be determined by the Council of the Faculty. An award will not be made in any year in which, in the opinion of the Council, no student obtains a sufficiently high standing in Calculus to merit the award. If in any year no award is made, a second award will be available in the subsequent year. |
Salim Majdalany Scholarship The scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of the late Salim Majdalany (B.A.Sc., 1980, Civil Engineering). The award, the value of which is one half of annual income of the fund, is granted on academic standing to a student from Lebanon, Syria, Jordon, Iraq, or any other member state of the Arab League, who is entering or is enrolled in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering or the Faculty of Law. The award is open to students in both Faculties but priority is to be given to candidates from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. |
Charles Gordon Manning Prize The Charles Gordon Manning Prize was established by a bequest under the will of the late Jennie Manning in the amount of $500, the annual income from which is to be used to buy books for the winner of the prize. The recipient must be enrolled in the Second Year of a course offered by the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and in the opinion of the Council rank second to the student awarded the Harvey Aggett Memorial Scholarship in the considerations for the award of that scholarship. Specifically, these are achieving Honours in the final examinations and being ranked one of the first three at those examinations relative to the pass requirements in the department; and being adjudged highest of the three in general student activities and service in the University during First Year. The first award was made on the results of the annual examinations in 1954. |
Hugh Middleton Bursary This award established in 2001 is to be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering on the basis of financial need. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form available through Admissions and Awards. |
Kiyoharu and Kiyoaki Momose Memorial Scholarship This scholarship in the amount of approximately $300 was bequeathed by Yoshiko Momose. The award will be made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in Medicine, Engineering or Sociology. It was the hope of the donor that the recipient would exhibit qualities of leadership and all-around participation in extracurricular activities. The award will alternate among the Faculties of Medicine, Engineering and Arts and Science. |
James L. Morris Memorial Prize The James L. Morris Memorial Prize is the gift of Mrs. J.H. Craig and Mr. J.R. Morris, K.C., in memory of their father James L. Morris, C.E., O.L.S., D.Eng., the first graduate of the School of Practical Science, who died in 1946 after a distinguished career. Graduating in Civil Engineering in 1881 as the sole member of his class, Dr. Morris engaged in railway work for some time, first as an engineer and then as a contractor. For forty-three years he conducted a successful civil engineering practice in Pembroke, Ontario, involving important undertakings in the field of municipal power and bridgework. The prize is the value of the annual income from $3,000 awarded annually to the student in the Second Year of the Civil Engineering Program who achieves the highest aggregate percentage at the annual examinations of the First and Second Years of the course, provided always that the student achieves honours standing at the examinations of the Second Year. |
Joseph G. Monkhouse Memorial Bursary in Engineering This award established in 2000 by the Estate of Margaret E. Monkhouse is to be awarded to a student who has high academic qualifications and shows financial need. Application is through the Undergraduate Grant Application form. |
Henry and Mary Nahrgang Bursaries The income of the capital sum donated by the late Armond R. Nahrgang class of 1923 is used to provide bursaries for qualified students in need of financial assistance. Application is through the Undergraduate Application form available at Admissions and Awards. |
NACE International, Toronto Section, Prize The Toronto Section of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) provides one prize annually of a value of $200 to be awarded to the student in the Fourth Year of a program in any field whose thesis on the subject of Corrosion Science and Engineering is considered to be of suitable quality and the most satisfactory. The first award was made in 1989-90 academic year. |
Nortel Institute Undergraduate Scholarship(s) This scholarship is made possible through a donation from Nortel Networks Limited. It is award to students in Second or Third Year of Applied Science and Engineering and Arts and Science on the basis of financial need and academic merit and an essay. Candidates must submit an essay on "The Future of Communications" (maximum 500 words) along with two references. Application is through the Undergraduate Application form available at Admissions and Awards by Nov. 1st. |
Paulin Memorial Scholarship The Paulin Memorial Scholarship provided through the generosity of the late Mr. Fred W. Paulin, a graduate of this Faculty in 1907 was established in memory of his brother, John Cameron Paulin, a student of this Faculty who was fatally injured in 1906 during a football practice. The scholarship, which has the value of the income from a capital fund of $10,000 is awarded to a student who obtains high standing in the work of the First Year in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. |
Florence Evelyn and William Leonard Prideaux Award This award established by the estates of Florence Evelyn and William Leonard Prideaux is to be awarded to a Canadian Inuit or Aboriginal Boy Scout from the North West Territories or Moosonee area who is entering or registered in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Architecture Programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science or Wycliffe College. It is to be awarded on the basis of scouting service and experience. |
Professional Engineers Ontario Foundation for Education In-Course Scholarships The Professional Engineers Foundation for Education offers a total of eight scholarships of $1000 each in First, Second and Third Years in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering in any Program; four awarded to students who obtained the highest standing in the work of his/her respective year and four awarded to students who have exhibited exceptional role model qualities through participation in the non-academic activities while maintaining above average marks.These scholarships will not be awarded to students who hold other scholarships. |
Professional Engineers Ontario Foundation for Education Gold Medal for Academic Achievement* The Professional Engineers Ontario has established in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering an award in the form of a medal. The award will be made to the student in the final undergraduate year in any program who obtaining Honours, achieves the highest weighted average percentage in the practical work and written examination of the year. |
The Bertrand G. W. Robinson Award The annual income from a bequest made in 1991 from the Estate of the late Bertrand G.W. Robinson provides one or more bursaries to students in the Third Year in any program on the basis of financial need. Mr. Robinson graduated in Mining Engineering in 1930 and was employed in managerial positions in the gold mining industry of Northern Ontario. He was the Canadian representative of Hardinge Mining Equipment of York, Pennsylvania, and acted as a consultant to mining projects in Canada, England, and East Indies. After retirement, he returned to the University of Toronto and in November, 1979 graduated with his Master of Engineering. Application is through the Undergraduate Application form. |
Yusuf Saraf Grants These grants were established in 2004 through the generosity of Mr. Ahmed Farooq. There are two grants in total each valued at $2000—one to a student in third year and one to a student in fourth year of any program in the Faculty who has achieved an average between 75-79%, has financial need, and has part-time employment while studying. Applications should be made on the Undergraduate Grant Application Form. |
"Second Mile Engineer" Award The Class of 3T5 has established the "Second Mile Engineer" award. The award was inspired by an address of President William E. Wickenden of the Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, called "The Second Mile," which was based on the text from the Sermon on the Mount: "Whosoever shall compel thee to go one mile, go with him twain." Convinced that a successful engineer must not only be professionally competent but also be constantly aware of his or her responsibilities to humanity, it is the desire of the donors to encourage undergraduates to participate fully in extracurricular activities and to recognize the true importance of the more liberal subjects of the curriculum with the ultimate objective on entering the profession of becoming worthy Second Mile Engineers. The award comprises a grant of $1,500, a suitably inscribed presentation piece, an illuminated scroll, and is presented to a student in the final year. An eligible group is chosen from those who have taken a prominent part in the affairs of the Faculty either as office holders or in athletics. In making the award, consideration is given to academic standing with special emphasis on the candidate's attainments in the cultural, humanistic, and social studies. Particulars are furnished each session by the Class of 1935. |
Murray F. Southcote Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1965 through the generosity of friends and associates of the late Murray F. Southcote (through W.R. Laidlaw). This scholarship is granted to a student who obtains high academic standing at the end of Third Year in any program in the Faculty. |
C.H.E. Stewart Bursaries Under the provisions of the will of the late Mary Jones Stewart, a sum of $10,000 was bequeathed to the University, the income of which is to be used to provide a number of bursaries to students in Third and Fourth Years of courses in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The awards are made on the basis of financial need, scholastic ability and general character, with preference given to students who are descendants of veterans of the First and Second World Wars. Application is through the Undergraduate Application form available at Admissions and Awards. |
James D. Todd Memorial Scholarship The James D. Todd Memorial Scholarship is valued at $500 and is awarded to the student with the highest standing in a course relating to cost engineering. This award was established in 1984 by the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE, Inc.) Toronto Section, in memory of James D. Todd, who held several offices in the AACE, Toronto Section. His career included cost analysis, planning, and construction over a broad range of heavy engineering projects. He set high professional standards for himself and worked indefatigably in the enhancement of the careers of others.The first award was made in the 1983-84 Session. AACE also funds an external scholarship competition program and details will be provided annually by the Association. |
Charles Edwin Trim Scholarship This scholarship fund was established in 1991 by Mrs. Hazel Trim in memory of her husband Charles Edwin Trim. The income derived from the capital will provide one or more scholarships on the basis of academic excellence. Preference will be given to students entering the Third or Fourth Year. |
Marjorie Hilda Merrick Turner Award The President of the Engineering Society receives the Marjorie Hilda Merrick Turner Award, which is derived from the income of a capital fund, established in 1985 by the sons of Mrs. Marjorie H.M. Turner. As a granddaughter, daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother of engineers, and as wife, mother, and grandmother of members of Engineering Societies, Mrs. Turner has observed first hand the evolution and growth of the engineering profession in Canada from the construction of the country's infrastructure, through the expansion of its resource and secondary manufacturing industries, to the development of its high technology capabilities. This award reflects her recognition and support of the well-rounded individual as typified by the President of the Engineering Society. It was her wish to provide some modest financial assistance to the incumbent with the hope that it will further encourage the recipient to strive for excellence in all areas of life. |
James W. and H. Grattan Tyrrell Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering Established in 1976 by H. Grattan Knox Tyrrell of the United States in memory of James W. Tyrrell and H. Grattan Tyrrell, graduates of the School of Practical Science in 1883 and 1886 respectively, this scholarship recognizes academic excellence in the work of the Third Year of the Civil Engineering program. The award is restricted (by request of the donor) to students holding Canadian citizenship. |
UMA Group Scholarship Established in 1984 through the generosity of the UMA Group, this scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Chair to a student completing the Second Year of the Civil Engineering program. In addition to high academic achievement, diversity of interests and suitability for leadership in the engineering profession will be considered. The first award was made on the results of the 1984-85 session. |
University of Toronto Women's Association Scholarship In 1995 the University of Toronto Women's Association donated a capital sum to the University, a portion of which provides an award in the Faculty of Applied Sci & Engineering. This scholarship is awarded to a male or female student in any year of any program in the Faculty on the basis of academic standing. The value of the award is derived from the annual income. |
The Vince Volpe Civil 8T3 Memorial Award Friends, classmates, and relatives of Vince Volpe have established an annual award of $500. Vince Volpe, a graduate of the class of Civil 8T3, was an outstanding leader and friend to all his classmates. He was active in intramural sports, the Civil Engineering Club, and was Vice-President of the Engineering Society. The award is made to a student entering Fourth Year of the Civil Engineering program, who is considered by an award committee of the Class of 8T3 to have made the most valuable contribution to the class. The Civil Club Chair will accept nominations for this award in early March of each year. The award will be presented in June at the annual reunion of the class of 8T3 Civils. |
Wallberg Undergraduate Scholarships* These scholarships, eight in number, of the value of $1,500 each, derived from the Wallberg bequest, are awarded annually on the basis of academic standing. There are four scholarships awarded in First Year and two awarded in each of the Third and Fourth Years. The first awards were made on the results of the annual examinations in 1947. |
The Stewart Wilson Award This award, first made in 1965-66, is available through the generosity of the Engineering Alumni Association. Its value fluctuates to cover the residence fee of New College). It is open to students who, proceeding to the Second or Third Year of any course in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, were resident or non-resident members of New College during their First or Second Year. The award is based upon academic ability, leadership qualities, contribution to New College activities and financial need. The award winner shall reside in the New College residence during the academic year of the award. Application should be made to the Registrar of New College by April 1st, and announcements regarding a successful candidate will be made by June 30th. |
W.S. Wilson Medals* These medals have been provided by the Engineering Alumni Association in recognition of the service to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering of its former Assistant Dean and Secretary, William Stewart Wilson. A medal is awarded to the student in each graduating course, who, attaining Honours, achieves the highest standing in the final year of the course. The first awards were made in the Session 1962-63. |
William R. Worthington Memorial Scholarship* The William R. Worthington Memorial Scholarship, the gift of Ida RWorthington in memory of her brother, William R. Worthington, DIPL. (1904), B.A.Sc. (1905), of the value of the income from the fund, is awarded annually to a student in Second Year of the Civil Engineering program who ranks highest at the annual examinations of that year. The first award was made in the 1954-55 session. Particulars may be obtained from The University of Toronto Alumni Association, Alumni House, Willcocks Street, Toronto. |
Avro Aircraft Limited Engineering Loan Fund Avro Aircraft has established a loan fund of $3,000 to provide loans to Engineering students requiring financial assistance. |
Class of '09 Trust Fund The Class of '09 on the 50th anniversary of their graduation made a sum of money available in the Faculty for financial aid to undergraduates with preference to Second Year students. |
Class of 1936 Loan Association Members of the Class of 1936 have made arrangements to assist students in obtaining loans through banking facilities. |
James W. Crocker Memorial Loan Fund This fund was established by Mrs. William Crocker in memory of her son, James W. Crocker, a graduate in Mining Engineering in 1938, who was killed in an accident in a mine in the same year. |
The Devonshire Loan Fund This fund has been established by graduates and friends of Devonshire House to assist students in the residence. Application should be made to the Office of the Dean of Devonshire House. |
Engineering Society Loan Fund Provides loans to students of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The administration of the fund is carried out by a committee appointed by the Governing Council. The fund is not large and only small loans can be made to relatively few students. |
Sandford Educational Press Loan Fund The Sandford Fleming Foundation has donated $3,000 to establish a short-term loan fund. The Sandford Educational Press Loan Fund will provide emergency short-term loans of $100 to $200 to Engineering undergraduate students. These loans are interest free for at least ninety days. The Sandford Educational Press is the textbook publishing division of the Sandford Fleming Foundation and the loan fund was established from the proceeds of sales of its textbooks. |
Society of Automotive Engineers, Canadian Section, Loan Fund The Society of Automotive Engineers, Canadian Section, has established a loan fund of $1,200 in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Preference is given to students in good scholastic standing and engaged in studies relative to the automotive and aircraft industries, and to students in Fourth, Third and Second Years, in that order. |
The William Storrie Memorial Fund The William Storrie Memorial Fund has been established by Mrs. William Storrie to provide loans to undergraduates in the Civil Engineering program. |
The University of Toronto Alumni Loan Fund This fund comes from subscriptions received originally in 1919 and in succeeding years from graduates for the University and is administered by the University of Toronto Alumni Association. Loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a full time course at the University, in Second and subsequent years. Funds are available for emergency purposes only. Particulars may be obtained from The University of Toronto Alumni Association, Alumni House, Willcocks Street, Toronto. |
General Terms and Conditions of Awards |
Scholarships, prizes, bursaries and loans available to students in attendance in the Faculty are listed, and where it is necessary to apply for an award, details of how to apply are included. In all other cases, the award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty Council and no application is necessary. |
Scholarships, prizes and medals granted in recognition of academic proficiency are awarded at the end of the Winter Session, and candidates are ranked on the basis of their achievement in the Winter Session and the Fall Session previously completed. |
To be eligible for any scholarship or award granted solely on academic standing, a student must have completed not less than the normal full load (approximately 5.0 credits units) within the two sessions upon which the award is based. A student whose program in these two sessions contains repeated courses will only be eligible if the aggregate of new courses is equal to or greater than 5.0 credits. |
Scholarships, medals and prizes based solely upon academic standing will be awarded only to students who have achieved honours in the work upon which the award is granted, unless otherwise specified in the terms of award. If the award is based on a single course or on part of the work of the session, the candidate must obtain unconditional pass standing in the work of the session, but not necessarily honours standing unless the terms of the award so specify. |
A candidate will not be permitted to hold more than one award in a session unless the statute of each of the awards concerned or the calendar specifies otherwise. |
Tuition and residence fees are a first charge against awards. After the deduction of the applicable charges, any balance remaining will be paid to the recipient in November. Payment will be made only if the candidate is in regular attendance in the |
Faculty and if the calendar so specifies in the course in which the award is established or granted. |
Medals, after they have been suitably engraved, will be given without delay to the winners or forwarded to them by registered mail. |
Awards granted to members of graduating classes other than awards for graduate study and research will be paid in one installment, as soon as possible, after the granting of the awards. The Governing Council may on the recommendation of the |
Faculty permit a candidate to whom an award has been granted to postpone attendance in the Faculty for one year. Further postponement may be permitted on application. |
Note: The value of an endowed scholarship or prize is dependent on the actual income of the fund; it is possible that the value of certain scholarships and prizes at the time of payment may be greater or less than the amount stated in the calendar. |
In those cases where the amount of the award is not payable from income earned on an endowed fund, payment will be dependent on the receipt of the amount of the annual award from the donor. |
In the case of all OSOTF awards, eligible candidates must be Ontario residents and they must demonstrate financial need. For the purpose of OSOFT awards, an Ontario resident is either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who has an Ontario mailing address at the time the award is made. Financial need is most easily demonstrated with receipt of OSAP for the current year. Other examples of financial need will be considered. For admission OSOTF Awards it is crucial that applicants for admission complete a UTAPS application in order to demonstrate financial need. |
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS |
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Undergraduate students of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who achieve scholastic excellence are eligible for scholarships, prizes, bursaries, medals, and honours. They have been established through the University, its Alumni Associations, governments, commercial organizations, and other benefactors to encourage and honour outstanding achievement. |
Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSOTF) In-course scholarships |
General Terms and Conditions of Awards |
Scholarships, prizes, bursaries and loans available to students in attendance in the Faculty are listed, and where it is necessary to apply for an award, details of how to apply are included. In all other cases, the award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty Council and no application is necessary. |
Scholarships, prizes and medals granted in recognition of academic proficiency are awarded at the end of the Winter Session, and candidates are ranked on the basis of their achievement in the Winter Session and the Fall Session previously completed. |
To be eligible for any scholarship or award granted solely on academic standing, a student must have completed not less than the normal full load (approximately 5.0 credits units) within the two sessions upon which the award is based. A student whose program in these two sessions contains repeated courses will only be eligible if the aggregate of new courses is equal to or greater than 5.0 credits. |
Scholarships, medals and prizes based solely upon academic standing will be awarded only to students who have achieved honours in the work upon which the award is granted, unless otherwise specified in the terms of award. If the award is based on a single course or on part of the work of the session, the candidate must obtain unconditional pass standing in the work of the session, but not necessarily honours standing unless the terms of the award so specify. |
A candidate will not be permitted to hold more than one award in a session unless the statute of each of the awards concerned or the calendar specifies otherwise. |
Tuition and residence fees are a first charge against awards. After the deduction of the applicable charges, any balance remaining will be paid to the recipient in November. Payment will be made only if the candidate is in regular attendance in the |
Faculty and if the calendar so specifies in the course in which the award is established or granted. |
Medals, after they have been suitably engraved, will be given without delay to the winners or forwarded to them by registered mail. |
Awards granted to members of graduating classes other than awards for graduate study and research will be paid in one installment, as soon as possible, after the granting of the awards. The Governing Council may on the recommendation of the |
Faculty permit a candidate to whom an award has been granted to postpone attendance in the Faculty for one year. Further postponement may be permitted on application. |
Note: The value of an endowed scholarship or prize is dependent on the actual income of the fund; it is possible that the value of certain scholarships and prizes at the time of payment may be greater or less than the amount stated in the calendar. |
In those cases where the amount of the award is not payable from income earned on an endowed fund, payment will be dependent on the receipt of the amount of the annual award from the donor. |
In the case of all OSOTF awards, eligible candidates must be Ontario residents and they must demonstrate financial need. For the purpose of OSOFT awards, an Ontario resident is either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who has an Ontario mailing address at the time the award is made. Financial need is most easily demonstrated with receipt of OSAP for the current year. Other examples of financial need will be considered. For admission OSOTF Awards it is crucial that applicants for admission complete a UTAPS application in order to demonstrate financial need. |