The Canadian Dam Association offers annually two scholarships to full-time postgraduate students attending a Canadian university or college whose program of study focuses on dam safety and/or the management of dams. Topics of project studies and/or research are encouraged from all industries where dam safety and the management of dams are a critical infrastructure for the respective industry and the society in general. Relevant industries include, but are not limited to: water resources, hydropower and thermal power generation, flood protection and control, mining (including tailings storage facilities and mining dams in general), agriculture, tourism and recreation, navigation,
About Canadian Dam Association (CDA)
The Canadian Dam Association (CDA) is a group of owners, operators, regulators, consultants, suppliers and academics interested in dams and reservoirs. CDA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and experience in the field of dam safety, public safety and protection of the environment.
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Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Student Award of Merit Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Student Award of Merit Scholarship
Valued at $3,000 is awarded to the selected applicant registered as a full-time student in a Master degree (M.Eng, M.Sc, M.A.Sc) at a Canadian university, in either project or thesis option
Requirements for Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Student Award of Merit Scholarship Qualification
Applicant must be registered as a full-time student in a Master degree (M.Eng, M.Sc, M.A.Sc) at a Canadian university.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants must submit to the Chair of the CDA Honours and Awards Committee a completed application form along with the following supporting documents
- The title and a 500 to 1,000 word synopsis of the applicant’s Ph.D or Master degree research project, or Master degree project, including the expected outcome and how it will improve the current state-of-practice in regards to dam safety and/or the management of dams.
- A 500 word summary of the applicant’s community involvement, leadership roles, volunteer activities and/or participation/contribution to the arts, sport or cultural community.
- Official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate courses. Arrangements may be made to have the transcripts forwarded directly by the institutions to the
- Chair of the CDA Honours and Awards Committee ([email protected]) or by mail to the CDA office.
- Electronic copies (PDF format) of any technical papers prepared on and related to the topic of the project or research in progress, that have been either published in a Conference or a Journal, or accepted technical paper (confirmation of acceptance letter or e-mail required for papers yet to be published). Copies of technical papers are suggested but are not mandatory.
- A letter from the program chairman/director that:
- endorses the application/applicant;
- confirms the applicant’s start date in the program and anticipated completiondate; and
- other relevant information related to the applicant’s progress towards project completion and/or thesis defense if applicable.
- Two letters of reference that address the applicant’s academic performance and their contribution to the community
- One letter on academic achievements, and
- A second letter on the volunteer activity and community contributions
Application Deadline
June 14, 2024
How to Apply
Scans of any documents related to your application must be legible and clear. Documents that are not easily legible may be disregarded and/or may negatively impact the evaluation of your application.
Application form and supporting documents should be submitted electronically to [email protected] or can be mailed to:
Canadian Dam Association
Attention: Chair, CDA Honours and Awards Committee
2800 14th Avenue, Suite 210
Markham, Ontario, Canada
L3R 0E4
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