William Peyton Hubbard was instrumental in the development and public control of hydroelectric power in Ontario. The son of a freed slave from Virginia, he was Toronto’s first Black Alderman, Controller and Acting Mayor in the early part of the 20th century. In his honour, Hydro One sponsors annual awards for outstanding Black undergraduate students attending an Ontario college or university studying energy industry related disciplines.
Four awards of $5,000 each are available. In addition to the financial award, the winners will also have a chance to obtain a paid developmental work term with Hydro One.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
All applicants must be:
- Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in full time study in an accredited Ontario university or college.
- Black students who have completed a minimum of two years in an undergraduate program in one of the following areas: Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering/Technology, IT, or Business at the university or college level. "Black" means individuals of Black African descent, including African, African Canadian, African American, African Latino and/or Caribbean heritage. The term “Black Identifying” includes anyone who is of Black descent as defined above, including bi-racial, mixed/blended individuals. The award is open to students who have a connection to the Black community through one or both of their parents.
- Of good academic standing with a strong GPA (B+).
- Have demonstrated leadership skills with involvement in extra-curricular activities within the community or campus.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Returning to school on a full time basis.
Applicants must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts and updated resume along with their application. Only applications submitted through Hydro One's career page are accepted. Hydro One encourages applicants to create their application materials, such as the resume, cover letter and any written or oral responses, without the use of AI tools.
Following the application deadline (November 1) applications are reviewed by Hydro One Management. The top candidates are short-listed for an interview. The interview candidates are then ranked based on their interview scores and the top candidates are chosen as the winners.