IEEE Canadian Foundation
IEEE Canadian Foundation - Scholarships and Prizes
IEEE Canadian Foundation Scholarships |
Scholarships with the value of $5,000 (universities) or $2,500 (colleges) each. |
Eligibility: |
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: |
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: |
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 Canadian Foundation Dr. Raymond D. Findlay Scholarship |
One scholarship each year, value $1,000. |
Eligibility: |
The nominee must be an undergraduate IEEE Student Member in good standing, registered in their penultimate year of an accredited Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Engineering Science/Engineering Physics undergraduate program offered in a Canadian university, a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, enrolled as a full-time student. |
Purpose: |
To encourage leadership, creativity and enthusiasm for the engineering profession. |
Deadline: |
March 15. |
IEEE Canada Women In Engineering Prize |
One prize each year, value $1,000. |
Eligibility: |
All female IEEE Canada members who received their first professional degree within the last ten years and who are active in IEEE activities. |
Purpose: |
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: |
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: |
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: |
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: |
IEEE Student Members in good standing in a Canadian University or College (at a college, undergraduate or graduate level). |
Purpose: |
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 ready 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. Charitable tax receipts are issued to Canadians.
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.