No. Although both the Esri Canada GIS Scholarship program and the Esri Young Scholars Award competition in Canada have similar timelines and requirements, they are two separate programs.
GIS Scholarships
GIS Scholarships are only available to students enrolled at participating institutions. Faculty and staff at each institution set eligibility criteria that are appropriate to their programs and select the recipient.
Scholarships provide funding, software, eBooks, and instructor-led training from Esri Canada. Nominated students must submit a poster and report before receiving the award.
Esri Young Scholars Award
The Esri Young Scholars Award is open to all full-time students in Canada who use Esri technology. Students apply directly to Esri Canada.
The prize for the Esri Young Scholars Award is a trip to the Esri User Conference and Education Summit @ Esri UC in San Diego.