William Peyton Hubbard was instrumental in the development and public control of hydroelectric power in Ontario. The son of a freed slave from Virginia, he was Toronto’s first Black Alderman, Controller and Acting Mayor in the early part of the 20th century. In his honour, Hydro One sponsors annual awards for outstanding Black undergraduate students attending an Ontario college or university studying energy industry related disciplines. In addition to a cash award, recipients will be offered a paid work term with Hydro One.
Four awards of $5,000 each are available.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
All applicants must be:
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in full time study in an accredited Ontario University.
- Black students who have completed a minimum of two years in an undergraduate program in one of the following areas: Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering/Technology, IT, or Business at the university or college level.
- Of good academic standing with a strong GPA (B+).
- Have demonstrated leadership skills with involvement in extra-curricular activities within the community or campus.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Returning to school on a full time basis.
Applicants must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and updated resume along with their application.
Following the application deadline (October 1) applications are reviewed by Hydro One Management. The top candidates are short-listed for an interview. The interview candidates are then ranked based on their interview scores and the top candidates are chosen as the winners.