Magna International

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team of more than 158,000 employees and an organizational structure designed to innovate like a startup. With 60+ years of expertise, and a systems approach to design, engineering and manufacturing that touches nearly every aspect of the vehicle, we are positioned to support advancing mobility in a transforming industry. Our global network includes 347 manufacturing operations and 87 product development, engineering and sales centres spanning 28 countries.

Magna has partnered with Georgian College to help bridge the skills gap, drive change in the field of mechatronics, and prepare students for industry 4.0 opportunities. Our investment includes the new, state-of-the-art Magna Mechatronics Lab as well as new scholarship opportunities for both future and current Georgian students. The partnership also includes exploration of innovative research and development opportunities, programming around co-op and post-graduate employment, and exciting new collaborations in the area of corporate training and recruitment.

Since 2010, Magna has placed 133 Georgian co-op students and hired 210 graduates to work with us in advancing mobility. There has never been a more transformative time in the automotive industry, and we welcome students who want to help us develop solutions around electrification, autonomy and new mobility.

Magna Mechatronics Entrance Award This award will be in the upcoming fall 2025 cycle.
The renewable award is presented to three full-time students entering their first year of the Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Mechatronics program at Georgian College. Student recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic merit (minimum GPA of 70% based on entering grades). As part of their application, students will indicate why they are pursuing the program and how this Award will help them achieve their academic and long-term goals. This Award is renewable in the second year of the program provided the recipient remains in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Mechatronics program and demonstrates academic merit.

Magna Skilled Trades Award
This Award is presented to a full-time student entering semester one of a Skilled Trades program in one of the following program areas: Multi-trade (commencing in 2022); Plumbing Techniques; Welding Techniques; Electrical Techniques at Georgian College. Student recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic merit (minimum GPA of 70% based on entering grades). As part of their application, students will indicate why they are pursuing the program and how the Award will help them achieve their goals.

Magna Artificial Intelligence Award
The Award is presented to a full-time student (either semester one or semester two) in the one-year graduate certificate program: Artificial Intelligence Architecture, Design, and Implementation at Georgian College. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic merit (minimum GPA of 70% based on entering grades). As part of their application, students will indicate why they chose to pursue their program and how this Award will help them achieve their academic and long-term goals. Student can only receive the Award once.

Magna Mechanical Engineering Technology Entrance Award
The Award is presented to two full-time students entering semester one of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program at Georgian College. Student recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic merit (minimum GPA of 70% based on entering grades). As part of their application, students will indicate why they are pursuing the study of Mechanical Engineering Technology and how this Award will help them achieve their academic and long-term goals.

Magna Mechanical Technician- Precision Skills Award
This renewable Award is presented to two full-time students in the Mechanical Technician- Precision Skills (Co-op) program at Georgian College, with a preference for students in their first year of the program. Student recipients must demonstrate financial need and be in good standing academically (GPA 60% or higher). As part of their application, students will indicate why they are pursuing the program and how this Award will help them achieve their academic and long-term goals. For students receiving this award in their first year, it is automatically renewed for their second year, provided the recipient remains in the Mechanical Technician – Precision Skills program and remains in good standing.

Magna Women in Skilled Trades Award
The Award is presented to two female full-time students entering semester one of a Skilled Trades program (certificate or diploma) in one of the following program areas: Multi-trade (commencing in 2022); Plumbing Techniques; Welding Techniques; Electrical Techniques; or, Mechanical Technician- Precision Skills (Co-op) at Georgian College. Student recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic merit (minimum GPA of 70% based on entering grades). As part of their application, students will indicate why they are pursuing the Skilled Trades and how this Award will help them achieve their long-term goals.

Please address your thank you letter to: Steve Henry