2011 EFC Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and its corporate partners recently awarded over $40,000 in scholarship funds to twenty-six students across Canada. Presented annually, this year’s EFC Foundation Scholarships were awarded to post-secondary students studying Engineering,Computer Science, Business Administration or to students in electrical apprenticeship programs. Recipients were selected from over 400 entrants and were chosen on the basis of academic achievement, areas of study, leadership,and career interests. See list below list of winners.

The EFC Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 1995 to encourage Canadian students to pursue a career in the electrical, electronics, and telecommunications industries. To date, EFC has invested almost $600,000 in thepost-secondary technical training and education of Canadian students through the Scholarship Program.

Jim Taggart, President & CEO, Electro-Federation Canada said, “I’m pleased that we are continuing to help students fulfill their career dreams. It is great to encourage young, talented students to enter our industry”

Member support for this program has been remarkable. This year over $25,000 in scholarship funds was raised by EFC members at the 11th Annual EFC Federation Cup Charity Golf Tournament.

2011 Scholarship Recipients

Electro-Federation Canada Foundation University
Scholarships, $1,000

• Kanista Jayawardene, McGill University
• Michael Stenhouse, University of Alberta
• Dennis Clyne, Lakehead University
• Ryan Haley, Acadia University

Electro-Federation Canada Foundation College
Scholarships, $1,000

• Marcus Bol, Mohawk College
• Ray Collins, Durham College
• Andrew Harker, DeVry Institute of Technology
• Julie Jesswein, Sir Sandford  Fleming College

Affiliated Distributors, Electrical Industry Scholarship, $2,500

• Joshua Askett, Queen’s University

Brews Supply Ltd. Electrical Engineering Technology Award, $1,000

• Brandon MacDougall, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Bob Dyer/OEL, Apprenticeship Scholarships, $500 (5 awards)

• Jeff McFadden, Fanshawe College
• Roshan Augustinepillai, Humber College
• Bradley Ritchie, Conestoga College
• Erik Kimens, Durham College
• Bryce Bates, Cambrian College

Canlyte Empowering Success Award, $2,500

• Cody Scott, Durham College

CEMRA (Canadian Electrical Manufacturers’ Representatives Association)
Academic Leadership Award, $2,500

• Roxanne Grenier, L’Université du Québec in Montréal.

Eaton Electrical Award of Academic Achievement, $2,500

• Hannah Edmondson, McGill University

GE Canada Community Leadership Award. $2,500

• Roxanne Olynyk, University of Regina

OSRAM SYLVANIA Scholastic Achievement Award. $2,500

• Christian Jegues, University of Manitoba

Radio Advisory Board of Canada Future Leader in Telecommunications Award, $3,500

• Curtis Morley, University of Victoria

Research In Motion (RIM) Technology Scholarship Awards, $2,500 (x2)

• Michael Stenhouse, University of Alberta
• Cory Metcalfe, University of Manitoba

Schneider Electric’s Student Merit Award, $2,500

• Kimberly Gulevich, University of Northern  British Columbia

Standard™ Recognition of Excellence Award, $2,500

• Danielle Fleury, Saint Mary’s University

WESCO Student Achievement Award, $2,500

• Michel Kalulphimp, University of Victoria

For more information, please contact John Jefkins, Director, Marketing & Communications – ElectroFederation Canada at jjefkins@electrofed.com