The following scholarships are available to either undergraduates or graduate students.
| $6000 | Esch Foundation |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation-related disciplines |
| Description | The Esch Foundation was established in 2004 by Mr. Norman Esch in support of his belief that the future of Canada would be well served by engineers. It directly supports the development of students receiving training within the interdisciplinary applications of Engineering Sciences. Its goals include supporting creative and entrepreneurial students in the pursuit of research and development and its commercialization for the benefits of Canada. |
| $5000 | 407 ETR www.407etr.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation engineering disciplines |
| Description | 407 ETR is the all-electronic toll route that runs across the GTHA from Burlington to Pickering and serves over 380,000 commuters each workday. 407 ETR has earned a reputation for being a fast, safe and reliable route for drivers wanting to save time and money. 407 ETR recognizes the importance of investing in both highway infrastructure and transportation expertise for the future. 407 International Inc. is owned by Cintra Infraestructuras S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S. A. (43.23%), by indirectly owned subsidiaries of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (total 40%), and by SNC-Lavalin (16.77%). |
| $5000 | ATS Traffic www.atstrafficgroup.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Traffic engineering and planning (specializing in Intelligent Transportation Systems) |
| Description | Located in all the western provinces, ATS Traffic supplies and manufactures traffic control products and signage. ATS believes in an encouraging and professional work environment with emphasis on work-life balance, professional development and career growth. As trend-setters in the traffic control industry by providing roadway safety solutions for our clients, ATS researches and works with suppliers and the industry to bring proven roadway and work zone safety products to local, provincial and federal government agencies. |
| $5000 | Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) Road Safety www.ccmta.ca |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Road safety disciplines |
| Description | CCMTA, the official organization in Canada for coordinating all matters dealing with the administration, regulation and control of motor vehicle transportation and highway safety, is providing educational support for professionals who wish to pursue a specialty in a holistic road safety education. |
| $5000 | EllisDon Corporation, Civil Division www.ellisdon.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation-related disciplines |
| Description | EllisDon provides the infrastructure many take for granted every day: roads, bridges, major transportation hubs and systems, purification plants, as well as many other complex plants and processes. Literally, community building. |
| $5000 | Golder Associates Ltd. www.golder.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation related disciplines, preferably in the ground engineering or environmental sciences area |
| Description | Golder Associates has over 50 years' experience in consulting, design and construction specializing in services related to earth, environment and energy. Service offerings to clients in transportation include groundwater/surface water, ground engineering, pavement/materials engineering, noise and air quality, site clean-up, archaeology and environmental monitoring. |
| $5000 | Guild Electric www.guildelectric.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation-related disciplines |
| Description | Guild Electric Ltd. has grown to be one of Canada’s top companies, specializing in a broad array of contracting specialties within the scope of electrical, roadway and construction projects. The industry prominence coincides with the employees and quality standards Guild adheres to. Guild has a vested interest in the progress of highway infrastructure and transportation, and is proud to support a named TAC Foundation scholarship. |
| $5000 | Morrison Hershfield Limited www.morrisonhershfield.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Structural engineering with special interest in bridges and transportation-related structures |
| Description | Morrison Hershfield combines professional know-how, local experience and a global perspective to provide creative and effective transportation engineering and related services that ‘make a difference’, and offers this scholarship to support the development of future Canadian transportation professionals. |
| $5000 | SNC-Lavalin Inc. www.snc-lavalin.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation-related disciplines (roads and bridges, mass transit, Intelligent transportation systems, railroad, etc.). |
| Description | Among the largest engineering-construction firms and a major player in transportation across Canada and the world, SNC-Lavalin is offering this scholarship to encourage the development of future transportation professionals. |
| $5000 | Tetra Tech Canada Inc. www.tetratech.com |
| Tenable | Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba |
| Study Fields | Transportation engineering |
| Description | The scholarship is provided for research in transportation infrastructure and systems. Preference is given for research in the areas of design, construction, maintenance and operation of roadway transportation systems in rural and urban environments. |
| $5000 | WSP Canada Inc. www.wsp.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation engineering disciplines |
| Description |
WSP is a diverse group of individuals including engineers, scientists, technicians, consultants and academics who work together to provide the most effective and sustainable solutions for its clients. WSP’s core values support this, and create an environment where its people can flourish. Community service is hallmark to the company’s character and heritage as it continues to invest in the communities where its employees live, work and play. The goal is to provide financial support and expertise to the organizations and causes that are important to WSP’s people. As a Canadian engineering firm deeply rooted from coast to coast, WSP is proud to support the next generation of transportation specialists who will shape tomorrow’s transportation industry. |
| $4500 | 3M Canada, Bob Margison memorial www.3m.ca |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation-related disciplines |
| Description | 3M Canada recognizes the importance of education in the transportation field and is pleased to be an original TAC Foundation donor. |
| $4500 | IBI Group www.ibigroup.com |
| Tenable | Canada |
| Study Fields | Transportation-related disciplines |
| Description | Transportation planners, providers, funders and users will face very significant challenges in this century. Canada will need its best and brightest to meet these challenges and the IBI Group scholarship will help to attract and prepare such people for a career in the transportation industry. |
