Message from the President

Welcome to the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education. On behalf of our entire Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers, I thank you for visiting our website and engaging with our mission to empower the next generation of engineering leaders in Ontario.

The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education was established with a singular vision: to support students aspiring to be engineers across the province.

Since our founding in 1959, we have evolved to become a pillar within the Ontario engineering community. The Foundation’s work is underpinned by the belief that education is a cornerstone of both personal growth and societal progress. We recognize that the challenges our world faces—be it climate change, infrastructure renewal, technological advancement, or public health—require the creative solutions and ethical leadership that only well-educated, forward-thinking engineers can provide. By investing in Ontario’s engineering students, we invest in a brighter, more resilient, and more sustainable future for all.

Every year, our Foundation provides scholarships to deserving engineering students at accredited engineering schools across Ontario. We also award a gold medal to the top student at each school. These awards are more than just financial assistance; they are a recognition of talent, hard work, and potential.

With your help and support, we are proud to have supported thousands of students over the years, many of whom have gone on to remarkable careers in industry, academia, and public service.

None of our achievements would be possible without the generosity and dedication of our partners, donors, and volunteers. The engineering profession has long been characterized by a spirit of collaboration and mutual support, and our Foundation is a living example of these values in action.

At the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education, we are committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the engineering profession.

Our ongoing success relies on the continued engagement and generosity of individuals and organizations like you. There are many ways to get involved with the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education:

Donate: Your financial contribution helps us offer more scholarships and expand our reach to deserving students.

Volunteer: Share your expertise and time by conducting fundraising activities, supporting social media content development, or serving on our committees.

Partner: Collaborate with us to design new fundraising programs or expand our outreach efforts.

Spread the Word: Advocate for the importance of engineering education and the work of the Foundation within your networks and communities.

Ontario’s future is bright, thanks to the passion, talent, and determination of its aspiring engineers—and thanks to the unwavering support of our community.

Warm regards,

Sandra Ausma, Ph.D., P.Eng. (She/her)
President & Chair