TAC Foundation

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

TAC Foundation scholarships provide educational assistance in technical areas or disciplines which will contribute to safe, secure, efficient, effective and environmentally and financially sustainable transportation services in support of Canada's social and economic goals.

In Canada as a whole, the Foundation's primary focus for educational support (scholarships) is on roadways and their strategic linkages and inter-relationships with other components of the transportation system.

Scholarships are supported through annual donations to the TAC Foundation from donor organizations and individuals that support the Foundation’s mandate. A scholarship summary or detailed scholarship list is available.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates:

Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Must be enrolled in full-time studies for the full subsequent year (not just one term) at a Canadian post secondary institution (university or college) in a transportation-related program
May also apply for and receive scholarships from other sources
May not apply if he/she has already been awarded two (2) TAC Foundation scholarships. (TAC Foundation Entrance Scholarships are not included in this restriction.)
Must have achieved an overall B average or equivalent average mark in their previous academic year

Undergraduate Candidates:

Must be entering third or fourth year studies at university or college
Must intend to pursue a career in the transportation field

Postgraduate Candidates:

Must be admissible to a transportation-related postgraduate studies program or already registered as a full-time graduate student in the field

TO APPLY (NO FURTHER APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 ARE BEING ACCEPTED)

Applicants must:

Complete and submit the online application form (NOW CLOSED)
Provide at least one (1) academic reference¹
Supply an official copy of his/her most current academic transcript (must be provided on official letterhead in an unalterable format, e.g. PDF)
Provide a two-page resumé summarizing education, relevant employment experience, achievements and interests

ALL of the above requirements must be met, otherwise the application will be considered incomplete.

Applicants may also provide an employment reference¹. The completion of this step is optional, at the preference of the applicant.

¹Please advise any references regarding the exact name used on your application form.

DEADLINE & TIMELINES

All application forms and accompanying documents must be received by 4:00pm EST, February 13, 2012.

The following outlines the timelines for the 2012 TAC Foundation Scholarship Process.

December 2011	Application period opens
February 13, 2012	Application deadline
March-June 2012	Applications are reviewed and scored. Scholarships are assigned
July 2012	Recipients are selected
August 2012	Scholarships are awarded
October 2012	Recipients are acknowledged at the Awards Luncheon at the Annual TAC Conference & Exhibition

GENERAL INFORMATION

The TAC Foundation Scholarship Committee evaluates and scores all qualifying applications. The highest ranking applicants in both the undergraduate and postgraduate categories will be eligible for scholarships providing they meet specific donor conditions. Preference may be given to candidates with relevant work experience.
Applicants will be advised of the outcome by the end of July.
Applicants should advise the TAC Foundation of any change of email address since submitting their application.

All applicants agree, by submission of their application, to publication of personal data (such as name, educational institution, amount of award, focus of research and other related information) in TAC or TAC Foundation publications, including but not limited to TAC News, TAC's website, as well as announcements at TAC and Foundation events.