EFC Launches 2019 Scholarship Program: Over $150,000 to Be Awarded

March 22, 2019

The EFC Scholarship program provides post-secondary students who are interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry, with funding to support their academics.

If you know a post-secondary student who is pursuing a career in electrical engineering, electrical technologist/technician, industrial distribution, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, supply chain/operations, logistics, data analytics management or information technology, then share this program with them and help steer them towards a career in an industry that is committed to a safer, more environmentally-sustainable future for Canadians. 

Application Deadline: Midnight, May 31st, 2019. Scholarship recipients will be announced in fall 2019.

Explore the many 2019 scholarship opportunities here.

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