Established and funded by Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, this award is presented annually in memory of Luke Santi who, as a high school student, demonstrated a passion for research and discovery, earned top marks in his courses, took part in a variety of extra-curricular activities, and volunteered his time in service of others. In honour of Luke’s many accomplishments and contributions, the award is presented annually to a Canadian student who demonstrates Luke’s many qualities - academic performance, interest in science, extra-curricular activities and volunteering – and has begun post-secondary education in Physical Sciences at a Canadian university. | |
Eligibility
One award of $1000 will be made each year to a graduating high school student who has been accepted into a full-time academic program in Physical Sciences at a Canadian university in the fall. The successful student is expected to direct the award towards tuition for studies in physics. This award is given to a student based on a combination of academic merit and non-academic criteria including: - Academic success in the last year of secondary studies - a minimum 80% average is required for this award based on copies of official high school transcripts.
- Demonstrated passion for physics outside of the normal academic environment (e.g. being a member of a local amateur astronomy club, volunteering with a physics association)
- Demonstrated interest in a wide range of activities outside of physics (e.g. community involvement, sports, debating clubs, etc., including volunteer activities in service of others)
- Minimum of one sealed letter of recommendation by a teacher, principal, professor or association leader (not a relative). The letter of reference will assist the selection committee in establishing the applicant’s participation and achievement in the life and activities of their school and/or community; participation in a physics stream of study; nature of the participant’s character, personal qualities and temperament, etc.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents in this order: - Application Form – click here to download
- Copies of official high school transcript
- Proof of acceptance into a full-time academic program in Physical Sciences at a Canadian university
- Letter(s) of Recommendation from teacher, principal, professor or association leader
Submission Deadline
Forward all completed documents in one envelope before July 15, 2010 to:
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Scientific Outreach - Awards
31 Caroline Street North
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 2Y5
Canada Award Recipients - Each year’s recipients will be chosen and notified by September 30, 2010.
- One award to be given annually at $1000
- T4A's will be issued in February for the taxation year of January to December of the year prior.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact:
Julie Taylor, Outreach Coordinator
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Phone: (519) 569-7600 ext. 5080 Fax: (519) 569-8930
Email: jtaylor@perimeterinstitute.ca
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