Discover the Deb Tardiff Scholarship

Honouring Deb Tardiff’s legacy, this scholarship supports emerging talent in the environmental sector.

MEIA created the Deb Tardiff Memorial Scholarship in 2020 to honour the legacy of Deb Tardiff, a tireless advocate of MEIA’s Student Chapter.

This scholarship supports talented new entrants to the environmental sector. Each year, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded at the MEIA AGM, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship Details

These $1,000 scholarships are open to all post-secondary students in Manitoba from any discipline.

Selection Criteria

-MEIA Student Chapter membership (preferred)

-Volunteering

-Contribution to environmental sciences

-Academic achievement

Timeline

-Applications are due January 31st and are awarded in April.

-Applications should be a maximum of 2 pages (resume and cover letter or essay style).

-Send applications to admin@meia.mb.ca.

Note: Applicants agree to attend the MEIA AGM to accept the scholarship if selected and approve of MEIA using photos/videos of the award ceremony in publications and media.

Congratulations to our past scholarship recipients!

2022: Kelsey Margraf and Cailin Hesketh-Jost

2023: Joyce Ji and Emma Espey

2024: Nadeesha Dissanayaka and Kaydon Laurin

  • “I never had the chance to meet Deb Tardiff, but from what I’ve learned, she was truly an exemplary woman. It is an honor to have been chosen as a recipient. My greatest hope is to live up to her legacy by continuing to represent strong, hard-working women in the environmental sector. Thank you to MEIA and the Scholarship Fund sponsors for the support provided through this scholarship.”

    – Cailin Hesketh-Jost

  • “I received the Deb Tardiff Memorial Scholarship in the Spring of 2022. The scholarship has assisted me with working on my thesis as part of obtaining my Master’s of Natural Resources Management. It has been such an honor to be associated with an award celebrating Deb’s legacy – thank you to MEIA and the Scholarship Fund sponsors!”

    – Kelsey Margraf

  • “I got to work with Deb and Rosemary briefly at MEIA. They remain two of the best people I’ve ever met. I miss their enthusiasm and dedication. I’m thrilled that MEIA is honoring Deb by supporting future environmental professionals. Good luck to all applicants. Deb would be proud of you, and we are too!”

    – Mike Fernandes, StrategyMakers Consulting

Become a Sponsor

Join in the legacy by contributing to the scholarship fund and enjoy the following benefits:

2 AVAILABLE

Gold - $1,000

→ Present award to recipient at MEIA AGM, which will be posted to MEIA social media platforms

→ Logo and linked name of organization on MEIA website

→ Testimonial on MEIA website

→ Discounted registration rate at MEIA Cleantech Conference (25% off)

→ Recognition in MEIA newsletter

→ Social media shout out

UNLIMITED

Silver - $500

→ Logo and linked name of organization on MEIA website

→ Testimonial on MEIA website

→ Discounted registration rate at MEIA Cleantech Conference (15% off)

→ Recognition in MEIA newsletter

→ Social media shout out

UNLIMITED

Bronze - $250

→ Logo and linked name of organization on MEIA website

→ Testimonial on MEIA website

→ Discounted registration rate at MEIA Cleantech Conference (10% off)

→ Recognition in MEIA newsletter

→ Social media shout out

Donations of $25 or more will be recognized on the MEIA website with name and date as a scholarship foundation member.

Please contact MEIA at (204) 783-7090 or admin@meia.mb.ca to arrange donation level.

Thank you to our Sponsors for your generous contribution in support of the Deb Tardiff Scholarship Fund!

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor