Graduate Fellowships and Awards 2012-2013




5 Fellowships Awarded by Departments and Faculties : 5.6 Engineering

5.6
BENEDEK GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2009 by Dr. Andrew Benedek, B.Eng. 1966, D.Sc. 2005 and Dr. Diana Mourato-Benedek, B.Sc. 1981, M.Sc. 1983 and Ph.D. 1990.
Eligibility:
For outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering. Funding may be combined with that received by applicants through internal McGill sources or through agencies external to McGill. Preference will be given to students enrolled in doctoral programs. Awarded annually on the basis of high academic merit.
Estimated value:
Varies.
 
Bourses DE DOCTORAT HYDRO-QUÉBEC EN GÉNIE
Eligibility:
Established in 2007 by Hydro-Québec. Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to outstanding students entering a full-time Doctoral degree program in the Faculty who are residents of Quebec.
Value:
$15,000 each; renewable twice.
 
BOURSES DE MAÎTRISE HYDRO-QUÉBEC EN GÉNIE
Eligibility:
Established in 2007 by Hydro-Québec. Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to outstanding students entering a full-time Master's degree program in the Faculty who are residents of Quebec.
Value:
$10,000 each; renewable once.
 
CAE Award in Engineering Excellence
Established in 2002 by CAE Inc. Founded in 1947, CAE is a global leader in the provision of simulation and control technologies and training solutions for aerospace, defence and marine markets.
Eligibility:
Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Engineering Scholarships Committee. Preference shall be given to students in graduate studies in either the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering or the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Value:
Minimum $2,000.
 
CELIA AND SUE HENDLER MEMORIAL PRIZE
Established in 2011 by Mortimer Hendler, B.Eng. 1949, in memory of his daughters Celia and Susan Hendler.
Eligibility:
Granted to outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering to students pursuing research in the area of sustainability with a preference given to water resources development and management.
Value:
Varies.
 
CLIFFORD PANG DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 2009 by Clifford Pang, B.Eng. 1965.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to outstanding doctoral students who have been accepted into a doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering. Funds may be combined with that received by applicants through external agencies or through McGill sources.
Value:
Varies.
 
Dr. Robert G.H. Lee Fellowship
Established in 1998 by a generous gift from a McGill graduate of Chemical Engineering (Class of 1959), from Hong Kong, in honour of Dr. Robert G.H. Lee, B. Eng. 1947 (Metallurgical Engineering).
Eligibility:
Awarded by GPS on the recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering to an entering Postdoctoral, Doctoral or Master's student in either Chemical Engineering or Mining and Materials Engineering.
Estimated value:
$10,000; renewable once at the Master’s level and twice at the Postdoctoral or Doctoral levels.
 
DR. Y. LIN-ALEXANDER FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2009 by YanPing Lin, Ph.D. 1992.
Eligibility:
For outstanding graduate students who are pursuing engineering research in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering. Funding may be combined with that received by applicants through external agencies or through McGill sources.
Values:
Varies.
 
Emil Nenniger Memorial Fellowship
Funded by a donation from Mrs. F.S. Nenniger and son, Dr. Emil H. Nenniger, in memory of Emil Nenniger's outstanding contribution to engineering.
Eligibility:
Awarded annually to graduate students of Chemical and Civil Engineering on the basis of scholastic ability and general promise.
Value:
Varies.
 
Engineering Class of 1936 Award
Established by graduates of the Engineering Class of 1936, in ­honour of their 60th reunion in 1996, to enable the Faculty of Engineering to attract high calibre candidates to McGill.
Eligibility:
Available to students commencing graduate studies in Engineering with a preference to Ph.D. candidates. Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering Scholarships Committee based on recommendations by the Chairs and Directors of Departments and Schools within the Faculty.
Value:
Minimum $3,000.
 
GEOFF HYLAND FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2008 by Geoff Hyland, B.Eng. 1966.
Eligibility:
For outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering.
Value:
Varies.
 
Hatch Graduate Fellowships in Engineering
Established in 2008 by Dr. Gerald G. Hatch, B.Eng. 1944, D.Sc. 1990.
Eligibility:
For outstanding students in the Faculty of Engineering based on academic merit. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Engineering. Funding may be combined with that received by applicants through internal McGill sources or through agencies external to McGill. Preference will be given to students enrolled in doctoral programs, and to students in the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering or in related fields of research.
Value:
Varies.
 
HELLER FAMILY FELLOWSHIP IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2007 by William Jacob Heller, B.Com. 1978.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to an outstanding Doctoral student.
Estimated value:
$10,000.
 
J.m. Bishop Award for Environmental Research
Established in 2004 by John M. Bishop, B.Eng. (Mechanical) 1947, for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering.
Eligibility:
Awarded as a top-up to a prestigious external fellowship by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering upon the recommendations of the Chairs and Directors of the academic units in the Faculty, with preference to students conducting environmental research focused on reducing our dependency on non-renewable resources.
Value:
Minimum $5,000; renewable once at the Master's level or twice at the Doctoral level.
 
John Bonsall Porter Scholarship
Founded by Dr. W.W. Colpitts (B.Sc. 1899).
Eligibility:
Open to full‑time graduate students currently registered in an M.Eng. in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, preferably in Civil Engineering.
Value:
Varies.
 
Joseph S. Stauffer Fellowship
Established in 1992 by a gift from the Joseph S. Stauffer Foundation to the Faculty of Engineering.
Eligibility:
Awarded to students commencing graduate studies in Engineering with preference to Ph.D. candidates. Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering Fellowships Committee, based on the recommendations of Chairs and Directors of academic units in the Faculty.
Value:
$5,000. In the event that the fellowship is awarded to an international student, the value may be increased to a maximum of $10,000; renewable.
 
Lars And Alberta Firing Graduate Fellowships In Engineering
Established in 2006 by the late Lars Firing for outstanding graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to students accepted into a graduate degree program, preferably at the Doctoral level, in the Faculty of Engineering. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and also to students pursuing research in any of the following fields: Bioengineering, including Biomedical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Sustainable Development in Natural Resources; Alternative/Sustainable/Renewable Energy; Transportation Engineering and Pharmaceutical Chemical Engineering. Funding may be combined with that received by applicants through agencies external to McGill or through internal McGill sources.
Estimated value:
$25,000; paid out over two years, provided the holder maintains satisfactory progress.
 
Leon and Suzanne Fattal Graduate Fellowships in Engineering
Established in 2007 by Leon Fattal, B.Eng. 1962, and Suzanne Fattal.
Eligibility:
Awarded annually by the Faculty of Engineering to recruit outstanding students into the Faculty’s graduate degree programs. Preference to Doctoral Students.
Value:
Varies; may be awarded as a full fellowship or as a partial fellowship when combined with funding from other sources.
 
LORNE TROTTIER ENGINEERING GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 2006 by Lorne Trottier, B.Eng. 1970, M.Eng. 1973, D.Sc. 2006. Awarded annually by the Faculty of Engineering to recruit outstanding students into the Faculty's graduate degree programs. Funding may be combined with that received by applicants through internal McGill sources or through agencies external to McGill.
Eligibility:
The Lorne Trottier Engineering Graduate Fellowships are for new students accepted into a graduate research program within the Faculty of Engineering. Preference will be given to doctoral students.
Value:
$15,000; paid during the first year of study.
Application:
Awardees are selected by the Faculty of Engineering. Applicants submit their applications for financial aid with their application for admission.
 
LOUIS C. HO FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2011 by Louis C. Ho, B.Eng. 1961.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research in the Faculty of Engineering on the basis of academic merit.
Value:
Varies.
 
ROGER BOUDREAULT FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2010 by Roger Boudreault, B.Eng. 1960, for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering.
Value:
Varies.
 
Ron Rice Memorial Award
Established by family, friends, associates, students and graduates to honour the memory of Professor Ron Rice of the School of Urban Planning and the Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics, who passed away on August 20th, 2000.
Eligibility:
Awarded to a student pursuing graduate studies in the field of Transportation Planning and/or Engineering, based on academic merit, by GPS on the recommendation of the School of Urban Planning and the Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics.
Value:
$1,000.
 
SR Telecom Awards
Established in 1997 through a generous gift from SR Telecom, Inc.
Eligibility:
The awards will be presented each year to enhance major fellowships for students in Engineering and Computer ­Science.
Value:
Minimum $4,000 each.
 
THE JOHN ADJELEIAN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 2008 with a generous gift from Elizabeth (Oulousian) Adjeleian, B.A. 1954 and family, in memory of John Adjeleian, B.Eng. 1952. John was a highly respected and accomplished professor and teacher of Engineering at Carleton University. He was one of the leading structural engineers in Canada. He maintained a close association with McGill through teaching and research collaboration.
Eligibility:
Awarded annually by the Faculty of Engineering to outstanding graduate students in the Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics and the School of Architecture. Preference will be given to students conducting research in structural engineering and/or architecture, and the fellowships will be awarded annually in alternate years to students in the Department of Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics and the School of Architecture.
Value:
Varies.
 
THE RIO TINTO-RICHARD EVANS GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 2009 by Rio Tinto Limited in honour of Richard Evans, formerly President of Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. To be awarded to outstanding Master's and Doctoral students in the Faculty of Engineering and in the Desautels Faculty of Management. The fellowships are open to all Masters' Students studying in any engineering program or management degree program that may be applicable to the mining and metals industry and to Ph.D. students pursuing studies directly related to mining and metallurgy, including industrial operations, environmental and mechanical engineering, materials sciences, operations and technology management, and sustainable development.
Value:
Varies. No individual Fellowship should exceed CAD$20,000.
 
THE SHAHBAZ MAVADDAT FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 2011 by Esther Varkay, B.Sc.(Arch.) 1984, B.Arch. 1986, for outstanding master’s or doctoral students form Southern Europe and Central Asia who are pursuing research in the Faculty of Engineering.
Eligibility:
Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering with a preference for female students from Southern Europe and Central Asia (SECA region).
Value:
Varies.
 
THE STOTLAND FAMILY ISEAD FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 2010 by Howard Stotland, for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research related to the Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (ISEAD) in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering.
Value:
Varies.
 
THE WILLIAM GEORGE AND NORMA DE BELLE MEMORIAL AWARD
Established in 2011 through the generous bequest of Gail de Belle, B.A. 1963, M.A. 1966.
Eligibility:
Offered to one or more outstanding Canadian female graduate students enrolled in a graduate research program in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering.
Value:
Varies.
 
TOTAL ISEAD FELLOWSHIPS
Established in 2010 by Total E&P Canada Ltd, for outstanding Master’s and Ph.D. students who are pursuing research in the Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design (ISEAD), in the Faculty of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of academic merit by the Faculty of Engineering.
Value:
Varies.
 
Vadasz Doctoral Fellowship in Engineering
Established in 2006 by the Vadasz Family Foundation to recruit outstanding students into the Faculty of Engineering's doctoral degree program.
Eligibility:
Awarded by the Graduate Fellowships Committee of the Faculty of Engineering to outstanding students, who are preferably Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and who are accepted into a doctoral degree program in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University. Funding may be combined with that received by applicants through agencies external to McGill or through internal McGill sources.
Estimated value:
$25,000; provided the holder maintains satisfactory progress.
 
Werner Graupe International FellowshipS IN ENGINEERING
Established in 1999 by a generous gift from the late Werner Graupe and the Antje Graupe Pryor Foundation.
Eligibility:
Awarded by Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering to an international student from a university in the European Union, enrolling in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Engineering at McGill. Preference is given to students from German and French universities, particularly Technische Universitat Berlin. Students in Chemical and Civil Engineering are not eligible.
Value:
$25,000; renewable once at the Master's level and twice at the Doctoral level.

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