Investing in Canada’s next generation of meteorologists

As Canadians continue to experience more frequent and severe weather events, including extreme heat, wildfires, flooding, winter storms, and other climate-related hazards, the need for highly skilled meteorologists has never been greater

As Canadians continue to experience more frequent and severe weather events, including extreme heat, wildfires, flooding, winter storms, and other climate-related hazards, the need for highly skilled meteorologists has never been greater. These experts play a critical role in monitoring weather conditions and issuing forecasts and weather alerts. Meteorologists help Canadians, communities, and emergency responders prepare for and respond to hazardous conditions.

To help strengthen Canada’s meteorological workforce, Environment and Climate Change Canada is investing in the next generation of experts. This fall, through the Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards, 20 students will receive scholarships totalling $130,000 to support their studies in meteorology and atmospheric sciences.

In partnership with Universities Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada will be awarding up to 80 scholarships over five years, with a total worth of $648,000, to students pursuing studies in meteorology and atmospheric sciences at post-secondary institutions across the country. Since the program was launched in 2024, 40 students have received scholarships totalling $268,000, with the first scholarships awarded in 2025. Building on this success, a new cohort of recipients has now been selected for the 2026–2027 academic year.