Established in partnership with the University of Toronto, this scholarship is intended to encourage students to pursue advanced study in structural engineering. It is awarded annually to a student enrolled in their first year of a graduate program within the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering. The scholarship is for $5,000, payable at the end of the fall semester.
About Donald Tong
The DIALOG Graduate Scholarship in Structural Engineering at the University of Toronto is named for long-time structural team member Donald Tong, who tragically passed away in 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Donald epitomized the integrated design culture at the heart of DIALOG. He started his career as an interior designer, followed by a stint as an architectural technologist, before he found his passion in structural engineering.
It is our hope that future structural engineers will embody Donald’s creative, wide-ranging design spirit.
Who’s eligible
Full-time students enrolled for the current academic year who are in their first year of a MEng, MASc, or PhD program within the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto.
How to apply
Complete the Apply Now form below and attach the following:
- A letter (maximum 500 words) describing your qualifications, academic plans, and career plans. Please include the ways in which your interests and plans fit with DIALOG’s multi-disciplinary approach to design.
- Your undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) academic transcripts.
- Your curriculum vitae.
Application deadline
Applications will be accepted annually between September 1 until December 2. Letters of notification will be sent to all applicants in Winter of 2025.
How the recipient is selected
Senior members of the DIALOG structural engineering team will review applications and rate them using the following criteria:
- Interest in the structural engineering field, especially as it relates to DIALOG’s practice in buildings
- Overall academic record
- Communication skills
- Community involvement
Ready to start your journey?
Submit your resume along with samples that shows your best work relevant to the role. Click below to submit your application directly to scholarships@dialogdesign.ca
