Award Name/Title: John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award
Amount: Varies
Application Status: Closed
Application Due Date: May 15, 2016
Awards Details:
Ontario Power Generation sponsors up to two awards annually, one female and one male. The Award is valued at $3,000 for College recipients and $5,000 for University recipients. All Ontario residents who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, and enrolled in a full-time post secondary institution in Ontario are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants from Ontario communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time student at an accredited university or community college in Ontario in Engineering/Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Nuclear, Environmental), Computer Science, Law, Environmental Studies, Business, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Trades, Indigenous Studies, or other disciplines relevant to OPG’s business.
- In good academic standing (minimum B average).
- Demonstrated strength in written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and involvement in extracurricular community/campus activities, including volunteer work.
- Be First Nations, Inuit, or Métis with proof of ancestry as issued by the Government of Canada.
- Be a resident of Ontario and attend college/university in Ontario.
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada upon graduation and demonstrate an interest in working for OPG.
Application Procedure
- Deadline for applications to the John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award is May 15th.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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- Applications must include these requested documents:
- Letter of Introduction(not more than one page)
- Completed application form, signed and dated
- Academic standing (official or unofficial) of most recent academic program
- Proof of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis status, as recognized and issued by the government of Canada
- Confirmation of acceptance for fall semester is required
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Selection Process and Requirements
- 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.
- Preference will be given to non-funded students.
- All applications will be reviewed by Ontario Power Generation’s Native Circle Selection Committee, in collaboration with People and Culture (Human Resources) and the Corporate Citizenship Program.
- Short-listed applicants should be prepared to participate in a telephone interview.
- Upon notification as an Award winner an official transcript must be provided to OPG within two weeks from your registrar’s office.
- Winners must be prepared to attend an award luncheon in Toronto during the month of August to receive their award (OPG will cover travel cost associated with this event at an established amount).
- Possible opportunities for student placements or future employment will be explored in follow-up discussions with Award winners.
- Relatives of Native Circle members can apply for the award. The Native Circle selection committee must ensure there is no conflict of interest, meaning there is no relation between the selection committee members and the potential applicants.
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.
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Please direct your completed application forms and all required documentation to:
John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award
People, Culture & Communications
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave., Suite H19
Toronto, ON M5G 1X6 Canada
Fax: (416) 592-4190
Email: mypowercareer@opg.com
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