University of Toronto Troost ILead Difference Maker Award 2024

Do you have a proven track record and a high commitment to making your community a better place? Are you an individual with dreams and the determination to get there? Are you a person who has actively expressed leadership and demonstrates a commitment to your own potential and ongoing development?

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 4, 2024
• Value$50,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Toronto
• City to studyToronto
• School to studyUniversity of Toronto
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

If the above is reflective of you, then we encourage you to apply for the Troost ILead Difference Maker Award. This $50,000 award is for a remarkable 4th year undergraduate student who is ready to dream, launch and make the world a better place.

Requirements

Experience

• Proven record of leadership and influence. This looks like making things happen, being engaged, taking on challenges, chasing your dreams and visions, making things better, and being of service to others.

Character

• Demonstration of character: confidence, humility, collaboration, citizenship, integrity and kindness.

Vision

• A vision of how you will work towards making your community a better place post-graduation.

Academics

• A minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.70.

Application Documents

Statement of Purpose:

• Your statement of purpose needs to show us what you stand for, how you have made a difference so far, and how you dream of making a difference in the future. What would 50K allow you to do? What doors and opportunities would open for you? What would you commit to? Statements of Purpose should be approximately 500-1000 words.
• Do you need help with structure and writing strategies for your Difference Maker Award statement of purpose?
• The Engineering Communication Program (ECP) is available to help you! Click here for more info and to book an appointment.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume:

• Please ensure you submit the most current copy.

Unofficial Transcript:

• This is to confirm that your CPGA meets the minimum requirement of 2.70.

Two Testimonial Letters:

All applicants must secure two testimonials. These are not standard letters of reference, but descriptors of your character and leadership impact. Please carefully choose two individuals in your life who can speak to your values and previous experiences/successes. These testimonials might come from a peer, a mentor, a professor, etc.

Within the online application form, you will be asked for the contact details of the individuals providing the testimonial letters; the Selection Committee will contact them directly to collect their testimonial letters on your behalf. Please ensure you discuss this with your contacts in advance!

Application Deadline

November 4, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Toronto on ilead.engineering.utoronto.ca to apply

Submit your application using the button below. You will need to upload your application documents (excluding the testimonial letters) as one file. Please order the components of your application as follows:

• Statement of Purpose
• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcript

Ensure the file naming convention begins with your Firstname_Lastname. Your application will be added to a secure folder.

Please note that you are only required to provide the name and emails of the two references who you have confirmed are writing testimonial letters. The references will then be emailed instructions directly to submit the testimonial letter to Troost ILead after your application has been submitted.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

For more detail, visit University of Toronto Troost ILead Difference Maker Award webpage