AltaLink
AltaLink is Alberta’s largest regulated electricity transmission company, providing innovative technical and financial solutions for the electricity market.
AltaLink’s transmission system is the essential link that connects homes, farms, businesses and industries to the electricity generated across Alberta. Electricity generated from thermal energy, wind power and hydro is transported at high voltages over long distances through transmission lines to substations, which lower the voltage so electricity can be delivered safely to homes and businesses via distribution lines.
With more than 750 employees, AltaLink is committed to maintaining top quality and reliable electrical transmission services for Albertans, and to providing innovative technical and financial solutions to enable Alberta’s growing electricity market.
AltaLink Indigenous Student Awards
These eight (8) awards will be distributed annually to indigenous students – two (2) from Treaty 6, two (2) from Treaty 7, two (2) from Treaty 8 and two (2) Métis students who are attending post-secondary institutions with demonstrated financial need for contribution to education costs.
Preference will be given to students who are working on their first degree, and up to half of the Awards will give preference to students enrolled in programs specific to the electricity transmission sector including: Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Powerline Technician Apprenticeship, Power System Electrical Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship – Powerline or Power Systems Technician, Utility Tree Worker and Utility Tree Trimmer Safety Training (Professional Vegetation Managers Association recognized course).
Awards Criteria
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Programs specific to the electricity transmission sector (see above)
Level of Study: First degree
Indigenous Affiliation: First Nations and Métis
Other: Eight (8) awards will be distributed to two (2) from Treaty 6, two (2) from Treaty 7, two (2) from Treaty 8 and two (2) Métis students