TAC Foundation

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Applications for TAC Foundation scholarships are no longer being accepted for the 2013 program.  For information on the timelines related to recipient announcements and other parts of the scholarship process, see 'Deadlines & Timelines' and 'General Information' below.  The 2014 TAC Foundation scholarship process will open in December 2013.

ABOUT
TAC Foundation scholarships provide educational assistance in technical areas or disciplines which will contribute to safe, secure, efficient, effective and environmentally and financially sustainable transportation services in support of Canada's social and economic goals.

The Foundation's primary focus for educational support (scholarships) is on roadways and their strategic linkages and inter-relationships with other components of the transportation system.

Scholarships are supported through annual donations to the TAC Foundation from donor organizations and individuals that support the Foundation’s mandate. A scholarship summary or detailed scholarship list is available.  For more information on the TAC Foundation and its activities, view our Year in Review document.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All candidates:

  • Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Must be enrolled in full-time studies for the full subsequent year (not just one term) at a Canadian post secondary institution (university or college) in a transportation-related program
  • Are limited to being awarded one TAC Foundation scholarship at each of the following stages of their education. (Note: TAC Foundation entrance scholarships are not included in this restriction.)
    • Community college student
    • University undergraduate
    • Graduate program (Masters or Ph.D.)
  • Must have achieved an overall B average or equivalent average mark in their previous academic year
  • May apply for and receive scholarships from other sources

Community college students:

Must be entering their final year of a certified community college program in fall 2013, and intend to pursue a career in the transportation field, as related to the Foundation's primary focus (described above).

University undergraduates:

Must be entering their final undergraduate year studies at university in fall 2013, and intend to pursue a career in the transportation field, as related to the Foundation's primary focus (described above).

Graduate students:

Must be admissible to a transportation-related postgraduate studies program or already registered as a full-time graduate student in the field in fall 2013. 

 

TO APPLY (Applications open December 6, 2012)

Applicants must:

1. Complete and submit the appropriate application form and academic reference form

2. Supply an official copy of his/her most current academic transcript (must be provided on official letterhead in an unalterable format, e.g. PDF)

3. Provide a résumé (maximum two pages) summarizing education, relevant employment experience, achievements and interests

The first step in the application process MUST BE to COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM.  Instructions for submitting the other required components are detailed at the end of the application form.   

ALL of the above requirements must be met, otherwise the application will be considered incomplete.

Candidates may also choose to submit an employment reference (complete the employment reference form, and advise any references regarding the exact name used on this application for ease of matching). 

 

1Please advise any references regarding the exact name used on your application form.

DEADLINE & TIMELINES

All application forms and accompanying documents must be received by 4:00 pm EST, February 13, 2013. 

 

The following outlines the timelines for the 2013 TAC Foundation Scholarship Process.

 

December 6, 2012

Application period opens

February 13, 2013

Application deadline

March-June 2013

Applications are reviewed and scored. Scholarships are assigned

July 2013

Recipients are selected

August 2013

Scholarships are awarded

September 2013

Recipients in attendance are acknowledged at the 2013 TAC Conference & Exhibition

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • The TAC Foundation Scholarship Committee evaluates and scores all qualifying applications. The highest ranking applicants in the community college, undergraduate and graduate categories will be eligible for scholarships providing they meet specific donor conditions. Preference may be given to candidates with relevant work experience.
  • Applicants will be advised of the outcome by the end of July.
  • Applicants should advise the TAC Foundation of any change of email address since submitting their application.
  • All applicants agree, by submission of their application, to publication of personal data (such as name, educational institution, amount of award, focus of research and other related information) in TAC or TAC Foundation publications, including but not limited to TAC News, TAC's website, as well as announcements at TAC and Foundation events. 
  • For additional information or questions, contact foundation@tac-atc.ca