Louis Adamo Memorial Bursary

Louis Adamo Memorial Bursary will award 2 bursaries in the amount of $1,634.50 each

Lou Adamo was a certified engineering technologist in the research division of Ontario Hydro. After finishing high school at Northern Technical in Toronto, he started work at Ontario Hydro rewinding motors from 25 Hz to 60 Hz. His supervisor told him that he needed more education to get ahead, so he enrolled in the engineering technology program at Ryerson. He spent several years at night school finishing his degree. Although it was a struggle to combine full time work, raise a family and attend night school; he was always a dedicated (and fun!) husband and father. By the 1970’s, he was promoted and became supervisor of the technologists in his division, and was responsible for hiring. He worked closely with local community colleges, including Sheridan College.
He was a believer in the power of education.

Please see the donor profile for more of Louis Adamos’ biography.

Criteria:

• Must be supporting dependent children and returning to full-time studies after an absence from schooling for 3 or more years. Student has returned to school to re-train / upgrade their skills.
• Must be enrolled in either the Honours Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) OR Electrical Engineering Technician programs
• Must be a Canadian resident
• Must be a returning student in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of the program
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 for diploma and 2.5 for degree program
• Demonstrate financial need

Re-posted until November 17, 2024