Eligibility & selection criteria:
full-time graduate students registered in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program in the Faculty of Engineering
selection based on demonstrated energy, inclusivity, and interest in supporting fellow students with their academic and business endeavours, while also exhibiting an entrepreneurial passion in pursuit of their own projects support of undergraduate Conrad students through demonstrated leadership and mentorship opportunities, as well as a contribution to the broader university and local business community is an asset
peer-nominated award submission, comprised of a 250-word paragraph to support the nomination outlining how a student nominee meets the award criteria, will be made annually to the Conrad school graduate co-ordinator at the end of fall term
award selection takes place annually in the winter term by a committee chaired by the director of the Conrad School
award can be held with any other major awards
Award description:
Awards valued at CAN $1,200 will be awarded annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program in the Faculty of Engineering on the basis of demonstrated energy, inclusivity, and interest in supporting fellow students with their academic and business endeavours, while also exhibiting an entrepreneurial passion in pursuit of their own projects. Support of undergraduate Conrad students through demonstrated leadership and mentorship opportunities, as well as a contribution to the broader university and local business community is an asset.
This fund is made possible by a donation from family, friends and colleagues in honour of Howard Armitage, the founding director of the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business.
Selection process:
Student selected automatically by Faculty/Department
