Across the country, meteorologists provide essential weather information that helps Canadians make informed decisions about their health, safety, and economic prosperity. With Canadians experiencing more frequent and severe weather events, timely and accurate weather information is critically important.
To meet the current and future need for skilled meteorologists, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is announcing the Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards Program. The program represents an investment of $648,000 in scholarship funds for eligible students entering studies that support the development of future meteorologists, supporting approximately 80 scholarships.
For more than 150 years, Environment and Climate Change Canada has provided Canadians with quality weather forecasting services. As climate change and technology enhance the demand for Canadian meteorological expertise, the Government of Canada is stepping up to help train the next generation of meteorologists. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for Environment and Climate Change Canada's meteorology training program.
The Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards will provide 80 scholarships over four years to students enrolled in atmospheric science at one of the following eligible universities:
- Dalhousie University
- Université du Québec à Montréal
- McGill University
- York University
- University of Manitoba
- University of British Columbia
