The Dr. Gunhard A.E. Oravas Memorial Scholarship

Awarded by The Gunhard A.E. Oravas Educational Fund, The Dr. Gunhard A.E. Oravas Memorial Scholarship is granted to doctoral students at McMaster University and University of Waterloo involved in research in the area of Computational Mechanics of Deformable Solids. Dr. Gunhard A.E. Oravas was a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering. His research interests included Engineering Mechanics and Structural Engineering. He was an outstanding scholar and dedicated teacher who greatly contributed to the quality of engineering education at McMaster University. This award is established from a charitable donation by the beneficiary of his estate. Up to three scholarships will be awarded annually up to a maximum of $14,000 each. Applicants must be doctoral graduate students performing research in the area of Computational Mechanics of Deformable Solids and will be assessed based on the quality of the proposed research (60%) and academic background of applicant (40%).