Leviton Canada Pierre Desilets Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Current enrollment in an undergraduate engineering program at McGill University, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Université Sherbrooke, or Université Laval
• ✓ A minimum cumulative average of 80%
• ✓ Leadership within your community
• ✓ Statement of interest in pursuing a career in the electrical industry
• ✓ Submit application via the EFC (Electro Federation Canada — the organization managing the scholarship) Scholarship Application Centre

About this award

You can receive a scholarship of $1,750. There are 2 of these awards available. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an undergraduate engineering student in Québec who has a strong interest in the electrical industry and a track record of leading others in your community. You must apply by June 11, 2027. Applications open on February 25, 2027. When you apply, ask Leviton Canada (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Leviton Canada (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Leviton Canada (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Leviton Canada (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be one of two candidates in the province of Québec. You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program at one of these four institutions: McGill University, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Université Sherbrooke, or Université Laval. Additionally, you must have completed at least one year of academic studies and maintained a minimum cumulative average of 80%.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Quebec
• ✓ Studying engineering

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Community LeadershipAvoid just listing the titles of the clubs you joined. Instead, describe one specific time your leadership helped a project succeed or supported other people. Give a concrete example of the impact you made.
• StrategyAvoid writing a generic application that could apply to any engineering award. Instead, focus your answers on why you want a career in the electrical industry specifically. Mention how your goals match the innovation focus of Leviton Canada.
• RealismAvoid assuming that a high GPA alone guarantees the award. Instead, remember that this scholarship specifically looks for community leadership and a passion for the electrical sector. Ensure your application highlights these traits as much as your grades.

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