ORG Scholarship

The Ontario Rubber Group
https://www.rubber.org/ontario-rubber-group
About the ORG
ORG Student Competition Award 2024 In Memory of Lorenzo Ferrari
The Ontario Rubber Group (ORG) is a not-for-profit organization affiliate of the American Chemical Society
(ACS) – Rubber Division. Our members include local suppliers, rubber compounders, and manufacturers
within the rubber industry. With a commitment to networking, sustainability, continuing education and
training in elastomer technology, our organization works to strengthen the Ontario rubber sector. This
award is named in memory of the late Lorenzo Ferrari who was a strong Canadian leader in the rubber
industry and an advocate for promoting education and continuous learning.
Competition Requirements
1) Applicant must be currently enrolled in a registered program at an Ontario college, university, or
trade school in year 1 to the Graduate Level. The major should be of relevance to the rubber
industry (i.e. chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or other related
technical program). Any type of rubber or elastomer related experience will be considered. We
encourage all to apply.
2) Unofficial academic transcript copy
3) CV including relevant work experience, publications, tradeshow participation, volunteering, etc.
4) Applicants will write a one-page essay on an area of the rubber/elastomer industry that they feel
could be more sustainable and why they are passionate about the topic. Format requirements:
Page: One (minimum 400 words)
Font type: Times New Roman
Font size & Spacing: Single Spaced, Text: size 12, Title: size 14
Paragraph alignment: Justify
References if applicable: On second page, MLA style
5) Fill out the attached standard application form (on the following page – page 2)
6) The deadline to apply is July 1, 2024.
Preference may be given to students who have completed a work term, co-op or summer work in the
rubber industry, but we encourage all to apply. The winner will be based on the entire application
submitted and a committee decision by the Board of Directors of the ORG
Value of the Award: 1 x $4000 CDN
Potential tasks for bonuses. Upon being chosen as the recipient of the award, the student will receive the
full award value of $4,000 CDN. To accumulate potential bonuses, the recipient may take the option(s) to:
i) Participate in at 3+ ORG board meetings to broaden their network and contribute to the ORG
ii) Promote the ORG and rubber technology on campus through events and presentations
iii) Engage with affiliate groups of the ORG for special projects to be agreed upon by all parties

The Ontario Rubber Group
https://www.rubber.org/ontario-rubber-group
Submission
Email one scanned PDF copy of the entire application to theontariorubbergroup@gmail.com with all
requirements completed. You may also send any questions about the application to the same email
above.
ORG Student Competition Award 2024 In Memory of Lorenzo Ferrari
Application Form
Full Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Academic Institution Attending:
Program Enrolled in:
Anticipated Graduation Date (Month/Year):
To complete this application, email this signed document to theontariorubbergroup@gmail.com, along with
the other required deliverables in PDF format by July 1, 2024:
- Unofficial transcript
- Essay
I, ________________________________, hereby confirm that the information I have submitted to be
accurate.
Signature
Date