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SCHOLARSHIPS

The McElhanney M-POWER Scholarship Program is designed to empower, support, and recognize young professionals from diverse backgrounds in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Our mission is to identify talented individuals passionate about joining a workplace with a team of problem solvers, collaborators, creative thinkers, and community leaders.

The M-POWER Scholarship Program recognizes students and professionals in four different categories, which align with our purpose, core values, and strategy.

We welcome applications from students of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and other equity-deserving groups.

The scholarships we offer are:

Our scholarship recipients embark on a journey of discovery through meaningful internships that help them explore and define their true career passions, whether in the field or the office. Along the way, they are supported by industry-leading mentors and become part of a vibrant community of exceptional students from across Canada. Through this experience, they not only learn and grow but acquire the skills and training necessary to tackle real-world challenges, preparing them to become the problem solvers and leaders of tomorrow.

McElhanney's M-POWER Scholarships

2025-2026 McElhanney M-POWER Scholarship Recipients

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Ethan Moore (Environmental Intern, Prince George)

As a Métis undergraduate student in environmental engineering, Ethan’s commitment to advancing clean energy and water solutions for Indigenous communities across British Columbia highlights a deep dedication to addressing real-world challenges. 

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Joby Raine

As a Cree student, Joby has demonstrated a strong focus on environmental science, with a commitment to supporting water security and environmental sustainability in Indigenous communities and creating meaningful impact. 

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Jordan Dearsley (Water Resources Intern, Vancouver Engineering) 

Jordan’s long-standing volunteer leadership with Girl Guides of Canada, combined with involvement in initiatives such as the UNBC Engineering Badge Day and GoEngGirl, underscores a strong commitment to empowering women and youth, fostering inclusive communities, and creating pathways into STEM.

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Cael Wynder (Geospatial Intern, ML Digital, Vancouver) 

Cael’s initiative in developing data-driven and geospatial visualization tools, along with work in automation and web-scraping applications, exemplifies strong technical capability and a clear commitment to improving accessibility and understanding of complex data.