Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce the 2012 EFC Scholarship Foundation recipients. Each year, the EFC Scholarship Foundation provides Canadian post-secondary students with funding support for their education.

40 organizations in the electrical and consumer electronics sectors have provided financial support through the EFC Scholarship Foundation to assist bright Canadian university and college students achieve their career objectives– 45 scholarships and over $100,000.

Supporting students for 17 years, the EFC Foundation Scholarship Program encourages Canadian youth to pursue a career in the electrical, electronics, and telecommunications industries. To date, EFC has invested over $600,000 in the post-secondary technical training and education.

“This year the Foundation has provided a record number of scholarships due to strong industry support from Electro-Federation Canada members. Investing in Canadian university and college students ensures a bright future for our industry as we continue to offer a wide-range of exciting career opportunities,” said Jim Taggart, President & CEO, Electro-Federation Canada.

The EFC Foundation Scholarships are awarded to post-secondary students studying in an electrical or electronics concentration including electrical apprenticeship, electrical engineering technology, electrical technician, electrical engineering, supply chain management or business administration.  Scholarships are also awarded on the basis of academic achievement, areas of study, leadership, and career interests.

To view the list of recipients, organizations supporting this initiative and for more information on the EFC Foundation Scholarship Program, click here  . Click here -2012 EFC Foundation Scholarship Recipient Announcement Press Release