Scholarships

Purpose:

The CTAA Scholarships are funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

CTAA Open Scholarship

The CTAA Open Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in, a technical college or a university program leading to a diploma, undergraduate degree, or post graduate degree which contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology. Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and construction or civil engineering. Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology.

CTAA Asphalt Industry Scholarship

The CTAA Asphalt Industry Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in, a technical college or a university program leading to a diploma or an undergraduate degree which contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology. Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and construction or civil engineering. Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology. Applicants with industrial experience in asphalt technology are encouraged to apply.

Award:

Awards of $2,000 for the CTAA Open Scholarship and $2,000 for the CTAA Asphalt Industry Scholarship award will be made directly to the recipient upon selection by CTAA.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for the annual CTAA Scholarships the following materials must be received by the CTAA office no later than July 1st. Information received after this deadline will not be considered in the scholarship review process.

1. Completed scholarship application form and indicate the applicable scholarship(s);
2. Applicant’s resume;
3. Current academic transcripts;
4. Applicant’s statement (500 words or less) as to why he/she should receive the CTAA Scholarship.
5. Three reference letters as noted below:
   1. A letter of reference from the applicant’s program advisor.
   2. Two reference letters, preferably from CTAA members, or from individuals knowledgeable in the technical/academic qualifications of the applicant.The letters must be sent directly to the CTAA office.

The letters must be sent directly to the CTAA office.

Selection Process:

The schedule shown below will be followed for the award selection process:

1. July 1st- Completed application form and all supporting information received at CTAA office.
2. July 1st to August 1st – Applications reviewed by CTAA Board of Directors.
3. August 15th – Selection of recipients and formal notification by CTAA.

Recipient Requirements:

On being selected for a CTAA Scholarship, the recipient is expected to send a letter of acknowledgement to CTAA Head Office with a brief description of the studies the funds will help support.

2013 English Scholarship Application