ECCC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Scholarships

The ECCC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to students in their graduating year of high school (CEGEP for Quebec applicants), who wish to pursue bachelor’s degrees leading to possible careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering

Amount: $2,000

Number Available: 4

Deadline: March 15th, yearly

The ECCC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Undergraduate Scholarships are available to high-school graduates from underrepresented groups, who aim to pursue STEM related fields in post-secondary. Each scholarship is $2,000 / year, renewable for a maximum of four years dependent on the availability of funding. Applicants must be interested in environmental sciences or environmental engineering

How to Apply

Application package must be submitted through email to awards-coord@cmos.ca by March 15, 2025 

Application package must include the following:

    1. A completed cover letter from the applicant that includes their mailing address and contact information and the anticipated university program
    2. A letter of reference from a community member describing:
      1. the community member’s position and relationship with the applicant,
      2. the applicant’s passion for the environment,
      3. any supporting information in favour of the applicant’s interest and abilities to pursue a career in sciences (e.g. environmental sciences, etc.).
      4. The letter should be sent directly to CMOS-SCMO care of the Awards Coordinator awards-coord@cmos.ca) at the address below (under contact), with the heading CMOS-SCMO/ECCC EDI Scholarship Program Reference Letter for {Applicant’s name}.
      5. Community members can be: High school/CEGEP principal or teacher, academic advisor or mentor, community service leaders (e.g. community service clubs), First Nation Elder, Church Elder or Coach. NOT family members
    3. Most recent Official transcript, sent directly to CMOS-SCMO at the address provided under Contact Information.
      • The courses and marks achieved must at a minimum be commensurate with university requirements for entrance to undergraduate programs in the environmental programs as described above.
    4. A financial need statement from the applicant describing how the financial assistance of the scholarship will help in their pursuit of an undergraduate environmental program degree (max. 200 words).
    5. A short essay (maximum 500 words) by the applicant, describing the applicant’s interest in Environmental Science/Engineering, responding to the following questions.
    6. A short essay (maximum 500 words) by the applicant, describing the applicant’s interest and/or experience in improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion by responding to the following questions.
    7. Proof of acceptance into a recognized Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics program with an emphasis on the Environment is required for the scholarship to be delivered.
  2. Example community members (not family member): High school/CEGEP principal or teacher, academic advisor or mentor, community service leaders (e.g. community service clubs), First Nation Elder, Church Elder or Coach.

Contact Information

Mailing address:
Awards Coordinator
CMOS-SCMO
P.O. Box 3211, Station D
Ottawa, ON
K1P 6H7

Please Email awards-coord@cmos.ca with any questions you may have

Source

See Also

See other scholarships for all provinces // See other scholarships for all disabilities 

Last updated: 2025-03-05