Empowered in Engineering: ENWIN Scholarship Helps Student Feel Seen and Supported (2022)

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Brooklyn Boucher, a third-year Electrical Engineering student at the University of Windsor, is one of four recipients of the 2022 ENWIN Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship, awarded by ENWIN Utilities Ltd., supports local students entering STEM fields who reflect a commitment to equity, inclusion, and academic excellence.

Born and raised in Windsor, Boucher originally considered studying law. But her passion for physics and problem-solving led her toward engineering — specifically, electrical engineering. “I wanted something hands-on and challenging,” she said. “Engineering felt like a place where I could really apply what I was learning.”

Boucher is a member of the University of Windsor’s Formula Electric team, a student-led project that designs and builds an electric race car. ENWIN is also a proud sponsor of the team, and Boucher now serves as Driver Interface Lead, managing projects, communication systems and ensuring electrical components integrate smoothly.

Outside of the lab, she’s been actively involved in the university’s engineering society, where she’s embraced opportunities to connect with her peers and contribute to student life. “Getting involved has been one of the best parts of my university experience,” she said. “It’s where I’ve been able to apply my learning, meet people, and grow as a leader.”

Receiving the ENWIN scholarship was a meaningful form of encouragement.

“I felt very seen,” she said. “There are so many scholarships where you’re just another application. But this one was different. It recognized how hard it can be to be a woman in engineering — and it felt like someone saying, ‘I see what you’re doing, and I want to help you keep going.’”

The scholarship provided valuable financial support and reinforced her desire to help shape more inclusive spaces in engineering. “I’ve been in co-ops and team environments where people aren’t always sure how to interact with someone who’s different from them,” she said. “I want to lead in a way that makes others feel accepted and respected.”

Looking ahead, Boucher hopes to pursue a career in the automotive or motorsport industry, where she can continue applying her skills to meaningful, high-impact projects. “I want a job where I can keep learning and where my work makes a difference — both in the technology and in the workplace culture.”

The ENWIN EDIA Scholarship supports students like Boucher who are helping to build a more inclusive and innovative future in STEM.

You can learn more about the scholarship and how to apply here.