2008 EFC Foundation Scholarship Program

Applications are now being accepted.  

Apply Now -- Application Deadline: July 1, 2008 at midnight
View the 2008 Scholarship Brochure for detailed information
View the 2008 Scholarship Brochure

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Now in its 13th year, the EFC Foundation Scholarship Program connects thebrightest Canadian students with exciting careers in the Electrical, Electronicsand Telecommunications industries. This year, scholarships valuing over $50,000 are available to post-secondary students in Canada for scholastic achievement and commitment to community service.  

Since this program’s inception in 1995, EFC, corporate sponsors and program partners have invested $500,000 in scholarships to students across Canada in engineering, computer science, business administration and electrical apprenticeship programs.  

Are You Eligible? 

All applicants must be Canadian citizens who have completed at least their first year of study; have maintained a minimum 70% average; be registered in a full-time, eligible post-secondary degree or diploma program at a recognized Canadian education institution. For EFC scholarships, preference will be given to those applicants who are related to anyone employed with an EFC member company. Preference will also be given to candidates pursuing post-secondary education in a discipline which targets a career in the Electrical industry, such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technologist, Electrical Technician, Certified Electrical Technologist, Industrial Distribution, and Business Administration.  

For corporate scholarships, please refer to the eligibility criteria of the individual sponsors (as indicated in the scholarship brochure).  

44 Scholarships Available 

EFC Foundation Scholarships: 

• 6 - $1,000 University Scholarships  
• 6 - $1,000 College Scholarships  
• 3 - $1,000 Apprenticeship Scholarships  

Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships: 

• Affiliated Distributors of Canada, Electrical Industry Scholarship – $2,500  
• Bob Dyer / OEL, Apprenticeship Scholarships – (5) $500  
• Canadian Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (CEMRA) Academic Leadership Award – $2,500  
• Canlyte Empowering Success Award – $2,500  
• Eaton Electrical Award of Academic Achievement – $2,500  
• EFC Atlantic Region Scholarships – (6) $500  
• 2008 Electrical Business Distribution Professional Scholarship - (5) $500  
• GE Canada Community Leadership Award – $2,500  
• Hubbell Canada Leadership in Education Award – $2,500  
• OSRAM Sylvania Ltd . Scholastic Achievement Award – $2,500  
• R.A.B.C. Future Leader in Telecommunications Award – $3,500  
• Research In Motion (RIM) Technology Scholarship Awards – (2) $2,500  
• R.L. Brews Ltd. Electrical Engineering Technology Award – $2,500  
• S&C Electric John R. Conrad Award of Excellence – $2,500  
• Schneider Electric Student Merit Award – $2,500  

Proud Partners of EFC Foundation Scholarship Program