Mechanical Engineering Scholarships in Canada

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. dual citizens who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in a DoD-relevant science or engineering discipline at a U.S. institution may apply for the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. Baccalaureate, master's, and early-stage PhD candidates are eligible. The three-year fellowship covers full tuition and required fees (excluding room and board), a $3,600 monthly stipend ($43,200 annually), and health insurance support up to $1,600. The program typically awards between 150 and 350 fellowships each year. Apply through the NDSEG program portal during the annual cycle. Research areas must align with DoD service Broad Agency Announcements and related strategy documents.

Full-time undergraduate students in the University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science who are Indigenous, racialized, or LGBTQ2S+ community members and demonstrate financial need may apply. The award is $3,000, with a minimum of one recipient. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire and identity documentation or a 500-word LGBTQ2S+ involvement statement. Applications are due November 3. The Canadian National Energy Alliance STEM EDI Scholarship supports underrepresented STEM undergraduates at uOttawa.

Canadian citizens or permanent residents on the Fredericton campus who have completed the second or third year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil) may apply. One $2,500 scholarship is awarded. Candidates must not hold a major scholarship at the same time. Selection is based on academic achievement.

For Dalhousie University students entering fourth or fifth year of Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering in the Bachelor of Engineering program. Awarded primarily on academic record; personality, initiative, community involvement, and other awards held may also be considered. One scholarship of $2,000 is available. A formal application is required.

Queen's University Smith Engineering students in second, third, or fourth year of Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated financial need may apply for the Arthur Smith Bursary in Mechanical Engineering. The bursary amount varies. Apply to Financial Aid and Awards by October 31. Established in 2003 by Arthur E. Smith, B.Sc. (Mech. Eng.) 1934.

Students with demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic standing may qualify for this bursary. The award amount varies. One bursary is available. Apply through the Faculty of Engineering, Studley Campus.

Queen's University Smith Engineering students in second, third, or fourth year of a Mechanical Engineering plan with demonstrated financial need and academic achievement may receive this award. Preference is given to students from the greater Quinte area. Amount varies. Apply to the Office of the University Registrar, Financial Aid and Awards by October 31. Established by Mrs. Myrtle Colden McCarey.

Undergraduate students in the University of Toronto Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering who demonstrate financial need may receive the N.Z. Samuels Undergraduate Award UTAPS. Preference is given to Black and/or Indigenous students. Award amounts are based on demonstrated financial need through the UTAPS program. Eligible students with unmet need after government aid apply through the University of Toronto UTAPS application process.

Syncrude Indigenous Engineering Scholarship — one of the awards funded by Syncrude for Indigenous students, administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships portal. Award amounts vary by sponsoring fund and are not published as a fixed figure on the Indspire listing. Apply once through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures portal. One complete application is considered for every applicable bursary and scholarship. Consideration rounds close August 1, November 1, and February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST each academic year; a complete application carries forward across rounds until February 1.