The CIC administers scholarships for high school students. Each CIC society administers student awards and competitions to recognize the outstanding contributions by students at all levels of Canadian universities and colleges.
Consult each award’s the terms of reference for eligibility criteria, nomination instructions, submissions deadlines, and a complete list of award winners.
Chemical Institute of Canada Student Scholarships
Lionel High School Chemistry Scholarships
Deadline: March 1 of every year
The Lionel High School Scholarship has been established to assist high school students who show an interest to study chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering at a postsecondary institution, but who would not be able to attend without significant financial assistance. Selection is based on achievement in school, interest in chemical-related studies, and financial need. The scholarship is given towards up to 4 years tuition in the program.
Lionel High School Chemistry Scholarship Terms of Reference
Canadian Society for Chemistry Student Awards and Competitions
CSC Faculty Advisor Award
Deadline: March 31 of every year
Presented to one faculty advisor from the CSC who has demonstrated exceptional performance working with students. This award is a Student Chapter-nominated award.
CSC Faculty Advisor Award Terms of Reference
CSC Silver Medals
Deadline: Any time during the school year
Presented to the top students at each Canadian university entering their final year of chemistry, biochemistry or related programs.
CSC Silver Medal Terms of Reference
CSC Student Chapter Merit Award
Deadline: April 1 of every year
Presented to recognize and encourage initiative and originality in Student Chapter programming in chemistry.
CSC Student Chapter Merit Award Terms of Reference
CSC Reg Friesen Award for Best Oral Paper
Deadline: See the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition website for the current year’s deadline.
The prize is intended to encourage students to present papers concerning chemistry or chemical engineering education, including critical evaluations of their educational experiences, and innovative learning/teaching strategies and materials.
CSC Reg Friesen Award for Best Oral Paper Terms of Reference
CSC Student Oral and Poster Competitions
Deadline:
Information to come.
CSC Student Oral and Poster Competitions Terms of Reference
Technologists & Technicians Division (TT) Silver Medal
In January 2022, the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology (CSCT) merged with the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). The new TT division is a place for former CSCT members to maintain and grow the community of chemical technologists and technicians.
Deadline: Any time during the school year
Presented to the top students at each Canadian college completing their final year of chemical technology or related programs.
TT Silver Medals Terms of Reference
Technologists & Technicians Division Student Chapter Merit Award
Deadline: April 1 of every year
Presented to recognize and encourage initiative and originality in Student Chapter programming in chemical technology or related programs.
TT Student Chapter Merit Award Terms of Reference
Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Student Awards and Competitions
CSChE Best Master’s Thesis Award
Deadline: March 1 of every year
This award recognizes an outstanding Canadian Master’s thesis that contributes to the advancement of the field of chemical engineering.
CSChE Best Master’s Thesis Award Terms of Reference
CSChE Best PhD Dissertation Award
Deadline: March 1 of every year
This award recognizes an outstanding Canadian doctoral dissertation that contributes to the advancement of the field of chemical engineering.
CSChE Best PhD Dissertation Award Terms of Reference
CSChE Chemical Engineering Local Section Scholarships
Deadline: April 30 annually
Presented to recognize academic performance, leadership qualities, and demonstrated contributions to the CSChE, such as participation in Student.
CSChE Chemical Engineering Local Section Scholarships Terms of Reference
CSChE Faculty Advisor Award
Deadline: June 1 of every year
Presented to one faculty advisor from the CSChE who has demonstrated exceptional performance working with students. This award is a Student Chapter nominated award.
CSChE Faculty Advisor Award Terms of Reference
CSChE Silver Medals
Deadline: Any time during the school year
Presented to the top students at each Canadian university entering their final year of chemical engineering or related programs.
CSChE Silver Medals Terms of Reference
CSChE Student Chapter Merit Award
Deadline: June 1 of every year
Presented to recognize and encourage initiative and originality in Student Chapter programming in chemical engineering.
CSChE Student Chapter Merit Award Terms of Reference
Graduate Student Poster Competition and 3 Minute Poster (3MP) Competition
Deadline: See the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference website for the current year’s deadline
Poster competitions held at the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE) normally follow the format below for prizes. Visit the conference website to confirm if there are changes to the prizes.
Graduate Student Poster Competition and 3MP Competition Terms of Reference
ZETON Plant Design Competition
Deadline: July 31 every year
Teams of undergraduate students present a plant design project, usually based on a project carried out in their final year, but not restricted to this.
ZETON Plant Design Competition Terms of Reference
Robert G. Auld Student Paper Competition
Deadline: See the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference website for the current year’s deadline
This competition is for the best oral paper presented at the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference on any topic that pertains to some aspect of chemical engineering.
Robert G. Auld Student Paper Competition Terms of Reference
CSChE Reg Friesen Student Oral Paper Competition
Deadline: See the Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference website for the current year’s deadline
The prize is intended to encourage students to present papers of general interest concerning the following: critical evaluation of their educational experiences; innovative learning/teaching strategies and materials; other topics that address chemistry or chemical engineering education.
CSChE Reg Friesen Student Oral Paper Competition Terms of Reference