Canadian Technical Asphalt Association Scholarship

The CTAA Scholarship is funded by the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association to support students preparing for careers as scientists, technologists or engineers in the general area of asphalt paving technology.

Eligibility Requirements:

The CTAA Scholarship will be presented to a student who has been admitted into, or is currently enrolled in, a technical college or a university program leading to either a diploma or degree in one of the fields of study noted below.

Fields of Study:

In order to be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be formally enrolled in a diploma or degree program, which contributes to advances in any facet of asphalt technology. Eligible fields of study include chemistry, chemical engineering, and civil engineering. Other areas of study may be considered provided the applicant clearly notes the relevance of his/her curriculum towards asphalt technology.

Stipend:

A $2500 scholarship award will be made directly to the recipient upon selection by CTAA.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for the annual CTAA Scholarship the following materials must be received by the CTAA office no later than July 1st. Information received after this deadline will not be considered in the scholarship review process.

1. Completed scholarship form

2. Applicant's resume

3. Current academic transcripts

4. Applicant's statement (500 words or less) as to why he/she should receive the CTAA Scholarship.

5. Three reference letters as noted below:

a. A letter of reference from the applicant's program advisor
b. Two other reference letters from individuals knowledgeable in the technical/academic qualifications of the applicant, preferably CTAA members.
The letters must be sent directly to the CTAA office.

Selection Process:

The schedule shown below will be followed for the award selection process:

1. July 1st- Complete application form and all supporting information received at CTAA office.

2. July 1st to August 1st - Applications reviewed by CTAA Board of Directors

3. August 15th - Selection of recipient and formal notification by CTAA