Engineering students Muhammad Kazim Ali (CompE 1T3) and Alison Ma (ElecE 1T5) are among 45 of this year’s Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) Scholarship recipients.

The EFC Scholarship Program – which awards more than $100,000 in scholarships nationally each year – aims to encourage post-secondary students to pursue a career in electrical, electronics and telecommunications industries. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, areas of study, leadership and career interests.

For Ali and Ma, the honour has certainly inspired them to continue to shine in their studies at U of T Engineering. “Not only has the award provided me with the encouragement to persevere here, but it gives me the affirmation that success and gratification lies in the effort,” said Ma, who received EFC’s I-Gard Corporation Student Merit Award.

“This scholarship greatly motivates me to excel, and to take part in opportunities that will develop me as a professional,” added Ali, a recipient of the EFC University Scholarship.

Ali will be graduating this summer, with plans to either pursue graduate studies or a career as a software developer.

“On behalf of the Faculty, I would like to congratulate Alison and Muhammad on their tremendous achievements,” said Dean Cristina Amon. “We take great pride in their national recognition and look forward to what they will accomplish in the future.”