Each year, Geothermal Canada awards a Student Scholarship for academic excellence and a Student Conference Award

Please send your applications to: fiona.chapman@inrs.ca

1.   GEOTHERMAL CANADA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

This is an award to recognize the best student research project that will advance understanding of geothermal resources or resource production. One student will be awarded $1000 and a one-year membership to Geothermal Canada.

A research proposal must be submitted to Geothermal Canada by December 31st, 2024. The proposal must not exceed 300 words, and must outline the student’s current geothermal research at a Canadian institution. A Canadian research focus is suggested, but not mandatory. Following the proposal, please provide a comprehensive list of your contributions in 2024 (publications, conferences, outreach activities, proposals, pilot projects etc…) 

The proposal may be in English or French. Winners will be announced January 2025.

For more information, please contact: fiona.chapman@inrs.ca

2024 Geothermal Canada Student Scholarship Winner:
Zhenqian Xue (University of Calgary)

2. GEOTHERMAL CANADA STUDENT CONFERENCE SUPPORT

This is an award to recognize a student enrolled at a Canadian institution participation in a Geothermal Canada supported conference (GACMAC, CSPG, Geothermal Student Conference, IAH-CNC, CGS*). This award recognizes the best student presentation at a conference outlining new research that enhances understanding of geothermal energy resources, novel techniques for geothermal development, or new exploration tools. One student will be awarded $500.

The conference abstract and presentation or poster (PDF) must be submitted to Geothermal Canada by December 31st, 2024. The proposal may be in English or French.

The winner will be announced in January 2025.

For more information, please contact: fiona.chapman@inrs.ca

* other Canadian conferences may be considered, but must be approved by Geothermal Canada before application

2024 Geothermal Canada Student Conference Support Winner:
Mathieu Des Roches (Institut national de la recherche scientifique)

Past award Winners

2023 Geothermal Canada Student Scholarship:
Fiona Chapman (Institut national de la recherche scientifique)

2023 Geothermal Canada Student Conference Support:
Shahab Ghasemi (University of Calgary)