William Peyton Hubbard was instrumental in the development and public control of hydroelectric power in Ontario. The son of a freed slave from Virginia, he was Toronto’s first Black Alderman, Controller and Acting Mayor in the early part of the 20th century. In his honour, Hydro One sponsors annual awards for outstanding Black undergraduate students attending an Ontario college or university studying energy industry related disciplines. In addition to a cash award, recipients will be offered a paid work term with Hydro One.
About Hydro One
Hydro One is Ontario’s largest electricity transmission and distribution service provider. We distribute electricity across Ontario to nearly 1.5 million predominantly rural customers, or approximately 26% of the total number of customers in Ontario. In November 2015, we became a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Our history dates back over 110 years to 1906 when the Ontario Legislature passed the Power Commission Act establishing the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario (HEPC). Since then, we have worked to energize life for people and communities, helpin... continue reading
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Hydro One William Peyton Hubbard Memorial Award
- Category
Undergraduate
- SponsorHydro One
- City to study
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- School to study
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- Course to study
Not specified
- Application Deadline
November 1, 2024
Aim and Benefits of Hydro One William Peyton Hubbard Memorial Award
- 4 Awards of $5,000 each are available to Black students attending an Ontario university or college.
- Students receiving the award will also have a chance to obtain a paid developmental work term with Hydro One.
Requirements for Hydro One William Peyton Hubbard Memorial Award Qualification
All applicants must be
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in full time study in an accredited Ontario university or college.
- The Awards will be given to Black students who have completed a minimum of two years in an undergraduate program in one of the following areas: Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering/Technology, IT, or Business at the university or college level.
- Have a minimum B+ GPA
- Have demonstrated leadership skills with involvement in extra-curricular activities within the community or campus
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Students must be returning to school on a full-time basis
- Applicants must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and updated resume along with their application.
Application Deadline
November 1, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Hydro One on career47.sapsf.com to apply
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