Published: 21 Jul 2025 456 views
Applications are open for the William Peyton Scholarships, which caters to Black students attending an Ontario university or college.
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.
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.
Following the application deadline (November 1) applications are reviewed by Hydro One Management. The top candidates are short-listed for an interview. The interview candidates are then ranked based on their interview scores and the top candidates are chosen as the winners.
AWARD LUNCHEON
Hydro One will arrange an awards luncheon for the award winners and their 2 invited guests where the monetary award will be presented.
WORK TERM WITH HYDRO ONE:
In addition to the financial award, the winners will also have a chance to obtain a paid developmental work term with Hydro One.
At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.
For more details, visit Hydro One Scholarship webpage
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