Call for Submissions: 2025 Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships for Wood Related Research
Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarships are presented to graduate students, enrolled at Canadian Universities, who demonstrate excellence in their studies of structural wood products or wood design. The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) invites submissions from graduate students in engineering, architecture, and wood science. Submitted projects must demonstrate their value and impact on Canadian-made structural wood products and/or their role in advancing domestic wood construction.
The CWC will award two scholarships to graduate students whose outstanding wood research not only demonstrates academic excellence but also mirrors the unwavering passion for the wood industry exemplified by Catherine Lalonde, in whose honor the scholarships are named.
Catherine, a professional engineer, was a passionate representative of our industry who relentlessly championed the use of wood in residential and commercial construction during her 10 years with the CWC. She served as president of the CWC from 2000 until 2003 when she tragically lost her battle with cancer. This award was established to commemorate Catherine’s memory and perpetuate the legacy of excellence and advocacy she bestowed upon the Canadian wood products industry throughout her influential tenure at the CWC.
Scholarship Details and Application Process
1. Scholarship Value
Two scholarships, valued at $3,000 each, will be awarded to outstanding graduate students.
2. Who can apply?
Students enrolled in graduate programs in engineering, architecture, or wood science whose work contributes to the advancement of domestic wood products and construction.
3. Application Process
| Step | Requirement | Deadline |
| Step 1 – Notification of Interest | Applicants must first submit their Notification of Interest through the submission portal:
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the deadline, and eligible applicants will be notified of their preselection via email. |
October 17, 2025 |
| Step 2 – Full Application Submission | Preselected applicants are invited to proceed by completing the Full Application through a dedicated portal and uploading all required documents (see checklist below). | November 14, 2025 |
4. Full Application Submission Checklist
For Step 2, applicants must upload the following documents to the submission portal:
- One cover letter.
- Official transcripts:
- Master’s applicants: undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
- Doctoral applicants: master’s transcript.
- Two-page description of the project, plus up to two pages of drawings or photos (if applicable).
- Two letters of reference, preferably from faculty members or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work.
For additional information, please contact Ioana Lazea at ilazea@cwc.ca
