Published: 23 Jun 2025 44 views
The AES Engineering Scholarship is a prestigious award designed to support motivated students who demonstrate strong character and leadership potential. Unlike traditional scholarships that focus heavily on academic performance, this scholarship emphasizes values, vision, and personal development—offering a chance for future leaders to share their aspirations and life goals through a compelling essay. Open to a broad range of disciplines, this scholarship invites high school seniors and post-secondary students from across the globe, including international students currently studying in Canada, to apply and compete for this character-based award.
$500 USD for Successful applicants
Open to high school seniors and post-secondary students.
No restriction to engineering students – applicants from all fields of study are welcome.
International students studying in Canada (or elsewhere) are eligible.
Essay must be original and not AI-generated.
GPA is not the primary criterion – selection is based on strength of character as seen in the essay.
Any course of study – you do not need to be studying engineering.
Write an essay of 500–1000 words answering the prompt:
“When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?”
Submit the essay to: [email protected]
Include your:
Full name
Current school
Study plans for next year
Do not include your résumé.
For more details, visit AES Engineering Scholarship webpage.
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