IEEE Canadian Foundation
ICF Vehicular Technologies Travel Grant Report
In 2016, the IEEE Canadian Foundation (ICF) Board of Directors approved one IEEE Canada Vehicular Technologies Travel Grant in support of a graduate student's participation in the IEEE GLOBECOM 2016 Conference in Washington D.C., held on Dec. 3-6, 2016. It was awarded to Badrun Naher Liya, at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Badrun reports that she attended the conference and successfully presented her technical paper entitled "Characterization of multipath persistence in device-to-device scenarios at 30 GHz" co-authored by her professor Dr. David G. Michelson. She received useful feedback on her work in direct contact with other researchers working in the field, and exchanged with them experiences and ideas on wider topics of mutual interest. In addition to getting informed about the cutting-edge technologies and practical challenges facing the wireless communications industry, this large conference with over 2000 attendees provided an excellent opportunity for Badrun to network with scientists, researchers and industry professionals from all over the world. She appreciated the ICF support and is enthusiastic to spread the message about the ICF work.
ICF Scholarship Report
At the IEEE Winnipeg Section Annual General Meeting held on Jan. 17, 2017, Kevin Lamothe, student at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Engineering, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, received a certificate of the IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarship awarded to him in 2016. A photo from the event (attached) shows Kevin receiving the certificate from Dario Schor, IEEE Winnipeg Section Chair.
IEEE Canadian Foundation - Scholarships and Prizes
| IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarships |
| Scholarships with the value of $5,000 (universities) or $2,500 (colleges) each. |
Eligibility:
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Any IEEE student members, registered in their penultimate year at a university or college with a McNaughton Resource Learning Centre, who has been active in the Centre for a minimum of one year. |
Purpose:
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To encourage awareness of and participation in the educational programs supported by the IEEE. |
| Deadline: |
March 15. |
| IEEE Canada Power Quality Scholarship (Northern Canada & Southern Alberta Sections Only) |
| One scholarship each year, value $1,500. |
Eligibility:
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All IEEE student members in full time attendance at either the University of Alberta or the University of Calgary, who are in their penultimate year and whose program of study includes courses in electric power engineering. |
| Deadline: |
March 15. |
| IEEE Canada Women In Engineering Prize |
| One prize each year, value $1,000. |
Eligibility:
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All female IEEE Canada members who received their first professional degree within the last ten years and who are active in IEEE activities. |
Purpose:
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To recognize excellence in young women engineering professionals and to support the Women In Engineering programme within IEEE in Canada. |
| Deadline: |
March 15. |
IEEE Canadian Foundation - Grants
| IEEE McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants |
| Eligibility: |
Canadian IEEE Student Branches. |
Purpose:
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To enhance the learning experiences of IEEE student members at Canadian Universities and Colleges, as well as encouraging IEEE membership and activities, and interaction between the IEEE Student Branch and the local IEEE Section. |
| Deadline: |
November 15. |
| IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants |
Eligibility:
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An IEEE Student Branch, an IEEE Section, an IEEE Canada Committee, a non-IEEE entity such as a high school, or in rare cases an individual, all in Canada. |
Purpose:
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To partially fund one-time new and innovative projects that advance IEEE's core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity. |
| Deadline: |
March 15, August 15, November 15. |
| IEEE Canada Vehicular Technologies Travel Grants |
| Two travel grants each year, each one not to exceed $1,200. |
Eligibility:
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IEEE Student Members in good standing in a Canadian University or College (at a college, undergraduate or graduate level). |
Purpose:
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To support IEEE student members to attend and present a paper at a Vehicular Technologies Conference or other IEEE Conference related to Vehicular Technologies. |
| Deadline: |
March 15, August 15, and November 15. |
You Can Make a Difference - Donations to ICF by IEEE annual membership renewal
The IEEE Canadian Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the IEEE in Canada, is happy to accept your contributions when you renew your IEEE membership in the fall each year.
Just select the IEEE Canadian Foundation as your choice when you complete your annual IEEE membership renewal form (paper or web version).
Please note that this method enables you to make a contribution to the IEEE Canadian Foundation General Fund only. To make a contribution to one or more of our other funds, please consider donating online or donating by mail.
If you are a Canadian IEEE Life Member and wish to participate in our Canadian Life Member Fund "Thank You" program, please view this web page.
