University Engineering Award

Award Criteria

• One annual award per Ontario university to be granted to a member of employment equity target group (women, aboriginal, disabled, visible minority).
• $2,400 per award.
• *Given to a student who has completed one year and is currently in the second year of the Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental or Nuclear Engineering Program.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Is of good academic standing (minimum B average).
• Involved in extra-curricular activities.
• Will not be receiving more than one other award of equal or greater value in his/her second year.
• Is legally eligible to work in Canada upon graduation.

* For Lakehead University the award recipient will be in the third year Technology program and continuing in the Engineering degree program.

Administrative Process

• The award candidate is nominated through the college internal awards selection program.
• Following nomination, the Awards Office provides written notification and resume of the award recipient to Ontario Power Generation.
• Following acceptance of the candidate, Ontario Power Generation provides the Awards Office with the cheque.
• Ontario Power Generation will arrange for a representative to be present at the awards ceremony or luncheon.
• A letter of congratulations is given to the representative for the student at the ceremony. If there is no representative available, the letter will be sent with the cheque directly to the awards office.

Please direct any correspondence to:
Ontario Power Generation
Student Awards
Corporate Human Resources
700 University Avenue, H17 B11
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6 Canada
Phone: (416) 592-6654
Fax: (416) 592-4190

For your own electronic copy of this information, download the University Engineering Award PDF. Or print it out using the 'PRINT THIS PAGE' button at the left.

Community College Technical Award

Award Criteria

• One annual award per Ontario community college to be granted to a member of employment equity target group (women, aboriginal, disabled, visible minority).
• $1,000 per award.
• Given to a student who has completed one year and is currently in the second year of the Electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation Technician or Technology Program. Failing that, a Mechanical/Power Systems/Computer/Marine Engineering Technician or Technology Program. Failing that, a Chemical Technician or Technology Program.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Is of good academic standing (minimum B average).
• Involved in extra-curricular activities.
• Will not be receiving more than one other award of equal or greater value in his/her second year.
• Is legally eligible to work in Canada upon graduation.

Administrative Process

• The award candidate is nominated through the college internal awards selection program.
• Following nomination, the Awards Office provides written notification and resume of the award recipient to Ontario Power Generation.
• Following acceptance of the candidate, Ontario Power Generation provides the Awards Office with the cheque.
• Ontario Power Generation will arrange for a representative to be present at the awards ceremony or luncheon.
• A letter of congratulations is given to the representative for the student at the ceremony. If there is no representative available, the letter will be sent with the cheque directly to the awards office.

Please direct any correspondence to:
Ontario Power Generation
Student Awards
Corporate Human Resources
700 University Avenue, H17 B11
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6 Canada
Phone: (416) 592-6654
Fax: (416) 592-4190

For your own electronic copy of this information, download the Community College Technical Award PDF. Or print it out using the 'PRINT THIS PAGE' button at the left.

Confederation College Award

Award Criteria

• Five $1,000 awards granted annually in January to full-time students of Native ancestry (Status, Non-status, Metis, or Inuit) at Confederation College.
• Given to a Native student enrolled full-time in a General Vocational Program (GVP), Engineering Technology or related programs, Business Administration or related programs.
• Is of good academic standing (minimum B average).
• Involved in extra-curricular activities.
• Will not be receiving more than one other award of equal or greater value in his/her second year.

Administrative Process

• The award candidate is nominated through the college internal awards selection program. The Selection Committee is comprised of two members from the Negahneewin Board and the Chair of the Native Studies Department.
• Following nomination, the Awards Office provides written notification and resume of the award recipient(s) to Ontario Power Generation.
• Following acceptance of the candidate, Ontario Power Generation provides the Awards Office with the cheque.
• Ontario Power Generation will arrange for a representative to be present at the awards ceremony or luncheon.
• A letter of congratulations is given to the representative for the student at the ceremony. If there is no representative available, the letter will be sent with the cheque directly to the awards office.

Please direct any correspondence to:
Ontario Power Generation
Student Awards
Corporate Human Resources
700 University Avenue, H17 B11
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6 Canada
Phone: (416) 592-6654
Fax: (416) 592-4190

For your own electronic copy of this information, download the Confederation College Award PDF. Or print it out using the 'PRINT THIS PAGE' button at the left.

Lakehead University Native Award

Award Criteria

• Five $1,500 awards granted annually to students of Native ancestry (Status, Non-status, Metis, or Inuit) at Lakehead University.
• Given to a Native student entering or enrolled full-time in the Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering or Forestry Program.
• Is of good academic standing (minimum B average).
• Will not be receiving more than one other award of equal or greater value in his/her second year.

Administrative Process

• The award candidate is nominated through the college internal awards selection program.
• Following nomination, the Awards Office provides written notification and resume of the award recipient to Ontario Power Generation.
• Following acceptance of the candidate, Ontario Power Generation provides the Awards Office with the cheque.
• Ontario Power Generation will arrange for a representative to be present at the awards ceremony or luncheon.
• A letter of congratulations is given to the representative for the student at the ceremony. If there is no representative available, the letter will be sent with the cheque directly to the awards office.

Please direct any correspondence to:
Ontario Power Generation
Student Awards
Corporate Human Resources
700 University Avenue, H17 B11
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6 Canada
Phone: (416) 592-6654
Fax: (416) 592-4190

For your own electronic copy of this information, download the Lakehead University Native Award PDF. Or print it out using the 'PRINT THIS PAGE' button at the left.

John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award

Award Criteria

Two awards are available annually to qualified students – one female and one male – of Native ancestry (Status, Non-status, Metis or Inuit). Each Award is valued at $4,000.

To apply, students need to be either entering or attending a college or university in Ontario. To be eligible for an Award, the students must also:

• Be entering or enrolled in one of the following program areas: Engineering, Trades, Technology, Business, Environmental Studies or disciplines relevant to OPG’s business.
• Provide proof of good academic standing (minimum B average)
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities, including volunteer work
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada upon graduation
• Have submitted a completed application form, including a brief (500 words) overview of their interest in their Native community or their commitment to Native culture and heritage.

Note: To receive this Award, the applicant should not be receiving more than one other award of equal or greater value for the same academic year. Students may apply for the Award more than once over the course of their academic career, but they can only win the Award once.

Process

• Applications are made to Ontario Power Generation and must include requested attachments (e.g. proof of academic standing, overview of interest and commitment to Native matters). 
  A link will be provided here when the application submission process is open.
  For information on John Wesley Beaver and the history of the award, click here.
• The 2011 application submission period is now closed. 
• All applications will be reviewed by Ontario Power Generation’s Native Circle, in collaboration with Corporate Human Resources. Short-listed applicants should be prepared to participate in a phone interview.
• Award winners will be approved and contacted by Ontario Power Generation management.
• Possible opportunities for student placements or future employment will be explored in follow-up discussions with Award winners. All applicants are encouraged to complete a career interest profile on mypowercareer.com (To be considered for student placements, applicants must be returning to school or require a final work term to graduate.)