William Peyton Hubbard was instrumental in the development and public control of hydroelectric power in Ontario. The son of a freed slave from Virginia, he was Toronto’s first Black Alderman, Controller and Acting Mayor in the early part of the 20th century. In his honour, Hydro One sponsors annual awards for outstanding Black undergraduate students attending an Ontario college or university studying energy industry related disciplines. In addition to a cash award, recipients will be offered a paid work term with Hydro One.
Deadline to apply is November 1, 2023.
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Hydro One is committed to supporting Indigenous students who are interested in pursuing careers within the electricity sector. In 2011, Hydro One established the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Scholarship which was renamed the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Award in 2014. The Honourable Justice Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin is Anishinaabe and a member of the Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. He attended the University of Waterloo where he received his B.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering in 1971 and in 1982 received his LL.B. from the University of Alberta. During his distinguished legal career, he focused his legal practice on representing First Nations, Indigenous organizations and individuals.
The award is granted annually to Indigenous students studying in the energy industry related disciplines at a recognized university or community college. In addition to a cash award, recipients will be offered a paid work term with Hydro One.
Deadline to apply is November 1, 2023.
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Hydro One has a history of fostering the professional growth of women in engineering, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for career development. Part of this support has been community engagement through avenues such as Go Eng Girl and the Women in Engineering, University Partnership. 2014 marked the establishment of the Hydro One Women in Engineering Award, an extension of Hydro One’s tangible support for young women wishing to embark on a career in Engineering. In addition to a cash award, recipients will be offered a paid work term with Hydro One.
Deadline to apply is November 1, 2023.
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