Canadian Dam Association Gary Salmon Memorial Scholarship 2024

The scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of academic excellence and the relevance of the research project to the stated objective, as well as leadership and community involvement. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 14, 2024
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorCanadian Dam Association (CDA)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The CDA Gary Salmon Memorial Scholarship, valued at $6,000 was established in 2009 in honour of the late Gary Salmon, P.Eng and is awarded to the selected applicant registered as a full-time student in a Ph.D program at a Canadian university.  

Requirements

• Applicant must be registered as a full-time student in a Ph.D program at a Canadian university.  

Application Documents

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

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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