In Course Awards - Science and Engineering

IN-COURSE AWARDS

SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

Students must fill out an application form for in-course scholarships (2nd, 3rd and 4th year) where specified.

These are available to download from this website. These are awarded on academic merit and financial need where specified, or both. Unless otherwise specified, application deadline is June 1 of each year. Not all awards need to be awarded each year. The University may withdraw any award for which, in any year, no qualified applicant is found. In order that scholarships and bursaries may be equitably distributed, the committee reserves the rights to restrict the value of scholarships that any one student may receive. The committee also avoids the awarding of multiple scholarships wherever possible. Additional information and application forms may be obtained at the Student Awards Office, Laurentian University, Ramsey Lake Rd., Sudbury, Ontario P3E 2C6

In addition to the individual academic program awards and bursaries please refer to the “Open to all programs” section for more available financial funding.

L.U. In-Course Scholarships

  • Requirements: Student must be included on the Deans’ Honour List; have completed a minimum 30 credits in the previous academic year (September to April); not have graduated and register for full-time studies.
  • Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three years.
  • Value:
    • $14,000 ($3,500 x 4 years) with a grade average of 95-100%

      $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) with a grade average of 90-94.9%

      $8,000 ($2,000 x 4 years) with a grade average of 85-89.9%

      $4,500 ($1,500 year 1, $1,000 years 2, 3, 4) with a grade average of 80 – 84.9%

    •  For further information, please read the "Scholarship Fact Sheet".

Mason C.F. Kossatz Memorial Scholarship                                                     

  • Requirements: A student (Ontario resident) entering the 2nd year of the Mining Engineering program, based on financial need and academic standing (min. 70% overall average). The scholarship is paid in three installments - in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of the program - providing the student maintains a min. 70% average. If he or she fails to do so, the remainder of the funds may be awarded to another qualified student. If, in any year, there is no qualified student, the funds will be donated to the library for the purchase of engineering books.
  • Value: $3,200 for three years (Total of $9,600) 
  • Established by the family, friends and colleagues of the late Mr. Mason C.F. Kossatz, who passed on in 1989, to commemorate his many contributions to his profession of mining engineering, a career that spanned four decades. Mr. Kossatz had always demonstrated a keen interest in the affairs of the University.  
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • The award is made on the recommendation of the School of Engineering and presented at an annual awards dinner.

Marsh A. Cooper Award in Geology

  • Requirements: A full-time student entering the 2nd year of the specialized Geology program, based on academic standing and financial need (in that order of priority).
  • Value: $2,000
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • Selection is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth Sciences.

Senator Rhéal Bélisle Scholarships

  • Requirements: Full-time students entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of specialized programs in Biology, Economics or Commerce. Based on academic standing in the previous year of study, demonstrated leadership and participation in the humanities, sports or arts, outside of the classroom.
  • Value: $1,800/ea
  • Quantity: 2
  • Established by friends in honour of the 40th anniversary of Honourable Senator Rhéal Bélisle's dedication to public service. Mr. Bélisle devoted talent, time and energy to his community and country. He served his local community as Town Councilor and Mayor, then the Province as a member of the Legislative Assembly. From 1963 until his death in 1992, he served Canada as a Senator with great distinction and dedication. While he was a member of the Legislature, he guided the process that enabled the incorporation of Laurentian University of Sudbury, and of the University of Sudbury as a federated college. 
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • The awards are given alternately to francophone and anglophone students.

Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Upper-year Scholarships

  • Requirements: One undergraduate student of Engineering with the highest academic standing in any year of study, and one undergraduate student of Engineering who has exhibited exceptional role model qualities through participation in non-academic activities while maintaining above average marks.
  • Value: $1250
  • Quantity: 2
  • Education Upper-year Scholarships
  • Selection is made on the recommendation of the School of Engineering.

Wallace Family Scholarship

  • Requirements:  Awarded annually to a student entering the second year of the School of Engineering or the School of Commerce and Administration. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, leadership qualities, and extra-curricular activities, including athletics.
  • Value: $950
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • Prospective candidates may be required to attend an interview with a selection committee. This award may include, whenever possible, a summer work term with Pioneer Construction Inc. at the completion of year two.

R.D. Parker Memorial Scholarship for Women in Mining Engineering

  • Requirements: The female student entering the 3rd or 4th year of the Mining Engineering program with the highest academic standing in the previous year.
  • Value: $900 
  • Established by the colleagues, family and friends of the late Ralph D. Parker, who was the chief promoter of the Laurentian University federation and one of the founding governors of the University.

Elizabeth Burton Award

  • Requirements: A student entering the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate Science program, based on academic achievement and financial need. Selection is made on the recommendation of the dean of Sciences and Engineering.
  • Value: 1-$700 or 2-$350
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • The award may be given to more than one student in the same year.

Pada Memorial Scholarship Fund

  • Requirements: The student with the highest academic standing entering the final year of the Geology program.
  • Value: $700
  • Established by the Pada family, friends and associates, in memory of a fine gentleman and noted Inco geologist, Vishnu Pada. He and his two daughters Brinda and Arti died tragically in the crash of Air India flight 182 in 1985.

Dr. Janet Springer Memorial Scholarship

  • Requirements: A female student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a Science or Engineering program, on the basis of academic standing and financial need.
  • Value: $600 
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.
  • Established by the friends and colleagues of Dr. Janet Springer, a senior scientist with the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines who was keenly interested in encouraging young women to pursue non-traditional careers.

Dr. George and Mary Walker Memorial Scholarship

  • Requirements: A full-time student entering the 3rd year of a Bachelor of Science on the basis of academic standing in the previous year.
  • Value: $600
  • Established in memory of Dr. George Rutherford Walker and Mary Walker. Dr. Walker was a surgeon in the Royal Canadian Navy (1942-44), and Acting P.M.O., HMCS York 1944. He retired as Lt. Col., Canadian Forces in 1970. He had a private practice in Sudbury (1950-1990), was a member of the surgical staff of the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto (1956-1958), and was Chief of Staff at Memorial Hospital (1982-1987). He was a member of the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Founding Board and an author of several medical articles. 

GAC – MAC Earth Sciences Scholarship

  • Requirements: A full-time student entering the second year of the Geology or Environmental Earth Sciences programs. To qualify, students must have achieved a minimum 80% average in GEOL 1006 and GEOL 1007, and an overall 70% average in the remaining first year courses of either program. The successful candidate will be required to enroll in 12 GEOL credits in the session for which the award is paid.
  • Value: $500 
  • The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Earth Science Department.
  • Donated by the Geological Association of Canada and Mineralogical Association of Canada. 

Dr. Robert Williams Scholarship 

  • Requirements:  A full-time student who is enrolled in the Geology program who has achieved a minimum 75% average.
  • Value:  $650.
  • In-Course Scholarship Application is required.

 

Dr. M. Yousaf Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics

  • Requirements: A student entering the upper-years of a program in Mathematics, on the basis of academic standing.
  • Value $300 
  • Established by the colleagues, students, family and friends of the late Dr. M. Yousaf of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
  • Selection is made on the recommendation of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Edwin J. Wiley Scholarship

  • Requirements: A full-time student entering the 3rd year of an Arts or Science program who achieved the highest academic standing in the previous year and is not in receipt of any other scholarship.
  • Value: $250
  • A gift from Mrs. Louise Wiley, Oakville, Ont. in memory of her late husband, Edwin J. Wiley, former principal of Sudbury High School and Registrar at the University. 

Dennis David Trevisiol Memorial Scholarship

  • Requirements: The student entering the 4th year of the Geology program with the highest academic standing in the previous year.
  • Value: $150 
  • Selection is made on the recommendation of the Department of Earth Sciences.
  • Donated by family, friends and colleagues of the late Dennis David Trevisiol, a former Geology student, as well as by faculty in the Department of Earth Sciences. 

Angela Pries-Thabo Nthama Memorial Awards

  • Requirements: A foreign student entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a program in Engineering, on the basis of academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.
  • Value: $100 
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.

J.P. Bickell Foundation Mining Scholarships

  • Requirements: Recipients: students studying in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in mining, including the geological and geophysical fields, environmental geosciences, geological sciences, and earth science programs.  Based on academic standing and candidates must include a letter which demonstrates their interest in the mining industry/field.  The letter must also declare any other award/scholarship funding received. 
  • A separate application form is required.
  • Value: minimum $2000.

Trevor Sullivan Memorial Scholarship in Forencis Science 

  • Requirements: Established by family and friends in memory of Trevor Sullivan (BA 1999), the Trevor Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to a full time student registered at Laurentian University and is working toward an honours degree with special orientation in forensic science. In the first instance the scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic standing (minimum of 80%) and is in the first instance, a resident of Northeastern Ontario; in the second instance, a resident of Ontario; in the third instance, a resident of Canada.
  • Value is variable.
  • Application for In-Course Awards required.

Florian Robillard Memorial Awards

  • Requirements:  Given to the student with highest academic standing in each of 2nd 3rd and 4th year of a physics or biomedical physics program.
  • Value: $ 100
  • No application required.
  • Awards are from contributions in memory of a founding member of the Physics Department, Dr. Florian Robillard s.j.

McIntosh Engineering Scholarship Fund & Stantec – Mining Scholarship for Academic Excellence

  • Requirements:  Established in 2009, these scholarships seek to award premiere students early in their years of study in the mining and mechanical engineering programs at Laurentian University.  There are 14 awards in total valued at $2800, to be disbursed over five years.  First and second year students enrolled on a full-time basis are eligible.
  • Value:  $2800

Women's Association of the Mining Industry of Canada (WAMIC) - Foundation Scholarship

  • Requirements: Established by Women’s Association of the Mining Industry of Canada (WAMIC) Foundation to encourage students to work or pursue a career in the geosciences industry. The purpose of this award is to provide an award to cover a minimum of $1,000 towards tuition to aid students of Laurentian University who are enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Science, Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining and Chemical), or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies (once approved). The bursary will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, minimum 85%, Application is required.
  • Value: $1000

Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. Scholarships

 

  • Requirements:The “Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. Scholarships” are awarded annually to one full-time student enrolled in the Geology program and one full-time student enrolled in the Mining Engineering Program.  Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. is a leading mid-tier copper mining company with corporate offices in Vancouver, B.C. and Toronto, Ontario. Quadra FNX produces copper, gold and platinum group metals from its operating mines and possesses several advanced development projects.
  • Our intention is to grow our business by pursuing both internal and external growth opportunities. We have a strong combined history of making smart, entrepreneurial acquisitions and we will continue to explore opportunities. We will also advance our promising pipeline of development projects while supporting our operating mines. The combined skills and expertise of Quadra FNX people will be a central component of our future growth. The recipient of the Geology award will also be eligible for a summer internship with Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. Selection of award recipients shall be made by the Student Awards Office at Laurentian University based on the student’s academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Laurentian University In-Course Scholarship application required.
  • Value: of each award is $3000

 

 
 
©2012 Laurentian University | Sudbury ON P3E 2C6 | Canada | 705.675.1151 | 1.800.461.4030 | Contact Us| 46° 27′ 52″, -80° 58′ 05″ | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Back to top