Education

Scholarship Programs

Cansel’s Scholarship Program awards two annual scholarships of $2,500 to students at participating universities. Scholarship recipients receive free access to Trimble Business Center (TBC) software and Can-Net RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) Correction Services. Additionally, all students can access Cansel’s Can-Learn platform for free, on-demand training in industry-leading software like Autodesk and Trimble—with lifelong access provided to scholarship winners.

• The Innovation Scholarship: Celebrates forward-thinking in geomatics, encouraging students to explore new, solution-driven approaches using advanced tools.
• The Business Scholarship: Focuses on entrepreneurial students who identify market demands in surveying and mapping and propose viable, marketable solutions.

Early Employment Opportunities

Cansel is comitted to supporting the next generation of geomatics professionals through educational programs and career-launching opportunities for both graduates and undergraduates across Canada. Through Cansel’s 360 development programs for graduates—as well as co-op, part-time roles, and internships for undergraduates—students gain hands-on experience to accelerate their career journey.

Trimble Business Center (TBC)

Trimble Business Center (TBC) is a versatile desktop software suite that efficiently processes and analyzes geospatial data from GNSS, total stations, drones, laser scanners, mobile mapping systems, and more. Through Cansel, educational institutions gain access to this powerful tool, enabling students to gain firsthand experience with field data analysis, constructible model creation, digital mapping, surveying, and other essential skills—equipping them for practical applications in the industry.

Can-Learn

Can-Learn, is an online learning platform created by Cansel that provides students and industry professionals with on-demand access to training resources, tutorials, and learning modules for a range of industry-specific software applications and tools, including those offered by leading software providers like Autodesk and Trimble. This platform—available to all students at no charge—allows learners to develop practical skills and confidently gain industry knowledge at their own pace.

Can-Net

Cansel offers Can-Net, its National RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) Correction Services network, to universities across Canada, providing students with access to the same high-precision, real-world solutions used by professionals in agriculture, geospatial, and construction industries. With centimeter-level accuracy GNSS data, Can-Net gives students hands-on experience with industry-standard technology.

Giving Back to the Community

Cansel has been part of the surveying and mapping community in Canada for over 50 years. We consider it our responsibility to encourage and empower young minds to innovate and push boundaries in the geospatial community. By using the tools and services provided by Cansel and Trimble, today’s students gain access to the latest state-of-the-art systems, giving them a great advantage upon graduation.