RABC William Taylor Radiocommunications Scholarship

Radio Advisory Board of Canada (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program)

Get $3,500 if you are an engineering student at an accredited Canadian university who has completed at least your second year.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$3,500

Deadline

Jun 11, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Enrollment in an accredited Canadian university engineering program
Academic excellence
Continuing contribution to the community at large
A statement confirming your plan to pursue a career in telecommunications in Canada

About this award

You can receive $3,500 from this award, and there are 2 scholarships 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 engineering student who is passionate about building a career in telecommunications within Canada. You must apply by June 11, 2027. When you apply, ask Radio Advisory Board of Canada (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through their portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Radio Advisory Board of 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 Radio Advisory Board of 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 Radio Advisory Board of 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 an engineering student who has completed at least your second year at an accredited Canadian university. You must also plan on pursuing a career in telecommunications in Canada. You will need to show both academic excellence and a continuing contribution to your community at large.

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
Studying engineering or telecommunications

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
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 organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe the specific impact your contributions had on the community. Write about one project where your effort led to a measurable result.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, balance your application by showing how your academic success and your community work together to make you a great fit for the telecommunications field. Mention specific ways your skills will help the Canadian industry.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on June 11, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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