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Power Workers’ Union Transportation Electrification and Smart Grid Research Graduate Award

The award for the 2025-26 academic year will be offered to full-time graduate students entering or enrolled in the MASc or PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Smart Grid research.

  • Value
    • Value: $5,000
    • Quota: 3 awards available per academic year
  • Eligibility
    Eligible candidates must be:
    • Entering or enrolled in the MASc or PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in Smart Grid research.
    • Have achieved a first-class average, i.e. 3.70 (A-) in the last two years of completed study.
    • Within their standard program length (i.e. two years for master’s; four years for doctoral).
    • Preference will be given to students:
      • Whose research area is most closely related to transportation electrification and smart grid.
      • Who demonstrate Leadership experience.
      • Who demonstrate volunteerism and community outreach.
  • Requirements

    The student must submit two letters of reference.

    • The letters of reference must be submitted by email to gradscholarships@ontariotechu.ca.
    • Please advise your references that their letter must be received by the application deadline date or your application will be incomplete and will not be reviewed.
  • Deadline

    Deadline to apply is Friday, October 24, 2025.