Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarship for Wood Related Research

The Catherine Lalonde Memorial Award will be presented to a graduate student who demonstrates excellence in their studies of structural wood or wood design. The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) invites submission from graduate students in engineering, architecture, wood science and forestry. Research projects must demonstrate direct benefit for structural products manufactured by the Canadian forest products industry.

Catherine, a professional engineer, was a passionate representative of our industry who relentlessly championed the use of wood in residential and commercial construction. She was president of the CWC from 2000 to 2003, when sadly she lost her battle with cancer. This award was created to honour Catherine’s memory and to perpetuate the legacy she left to the Canadian wood products industry through her 10 years of work at CWC. 

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Who can apply

Students enrolled in an engineering, architecture, or science graduate program that contributes to the advancement of wood products in construction.

Selected scholarship recipient is expected to travel (paid by CWC) to receive the scholarship at the WOOD WORKS! Awards Gala.