William E. and Ruth Lardner Graduate Award
The first recipient of the William E. and Ruth Lardner Graduate Award was Martin Blazejowski
A generous scholarship is available at Western University for a geotechnical engineer to return to school to pursue a graduate degree. This would benefit a junior engineer who would like to pursue additional education to enhance their knowledge and skills, which would ultimately aid their company by enabling them to contribute in advanced level geotechnical projects for the company.
Value of Award
One award for $16,000 per year for a maximum of two years to a full-time graduate student entering the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Western who will be conducting research in the area of geotechnical/structural interface (first preference) or geoenvironmental/infrastructure interface and has at least one year of consulting or industry experience. This award can continue for a second year if a student continues to meet the required criteria. In addition to the scholarship, the financial support a graduate student would expect is approximately $13,000 + tuition.
Eligibility
Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or international student.
Meet the admission requirements of the MESc or PhD program in the Faculty of Engineering.
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Application Process
Applicants must submit an online application describing their work history, reason for pursuing graduate students and explain how this award will assist them financially. The Executive Members of the Geotechnical Research Centre will select the recipient with the approval of the Graduate Affairs Committee in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. All students who meet the criteria will be considered for the award.
The application package includes:
- Application form to be completed online - click here for application form
- Copies of Academic Transcripts (all current and past degrees)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two Reference Letters
The application deadline is October 30, 2023
Applications received after the deadline will be taken into consideration for the next round.
If you would like more information on this scholarship or what is required to apply for graduate studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University, please feel free to contact the Geotechnical Reserch Centre - grcentre@uwo.ca.
