INNOVATION September-October 2014

2014 APEGBC Engineering and Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships

Do You Qualify for the Engineers Canada Fellowship? The Engineers Canada Fellowship recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the profession of engineering. Engi- neers Canada Fellowships may be conferred upon individuals who have given noteworthy service in one of five categories, one of which is to have served the engineering profession in a volunteer capac- ity for at least 10 years. The total length of service can be a combina- tion of service on Engineers Canada boards and committees and/or ser- vice as a volunteer for an Engineers Canada constituent member, e.g., APEGBC, APEGA, etc. APEGBC would like to identify all members who qualify for this honour. If you have served the engineering profession as noted above for at least 10 years, please visit apeg.bc.ca/ecf/ for more information on how to apply for the fellowship. Submissions must be received by Friday, December 12, 2014. To view a list of those who have already received the Engi- neers Canada Fellowship, please visit www.engineerscanada.ca/e/ pr_fellowship.cfm. Engineers and non-engineers upon whom this honour is bestowed will receive a certificate and a pin, and are awarded the privilege of the use of the designation “Engineers Canada Fellow – FEC” or “Engineers Canada Honorary Fellow – Hon FEC.” Engineers Canada is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada.

Several scholarships are available to BC’s undergraduate engineering and geoscience students this fall. These scholarships recognize students’ academic success, community involvement and professional achievements. Students should visit the APEGBC website for more information and current application forms. APEG Foundation Scholarships Engineering and geoscience students in their 4 th year of study are eligible to apply for the BC Hydro/APEGBC Scholarships. These scholarships are valued at $1,500 each and awarded to deserving students with high academic standing and excellent community and professional involvement. Applicants must also write a student statement on energy conservation or sustainability. The APEG Foundation also offers scholarships to APEGBC Student Members (formerly MAPS members). Valued at $1,000 each, APEGBC Student Member Scholarships recognize those undergraduate engineering and geoscience students who have exemplified professional traits and who have contributed to the advancement of the professions. Students who contribute to publications that educate readers on the professions, organize extracurricular activities related to engineering or geoscience, or participate in a professional student organization are encouraged to apply. APEGBC Branch Scholarships Several of APEGBC’s branches offer scholarships to undergraduate engineering and geoscience students attending local universities. These scholarships vary in value and are awarded based on a combination of factors including academic standing, financial need and extracurricular activities. Please visit apeg.bc.ca/students for APEG Foundation and APEGBC branch scholarship application forms. Students should note that deadlines vary for all scholarships. For Volunteers — APEGBC Committees CALL Get involved! Serve on an APEGBC Volunteer Committee. Each year, APEGBC has a number of opportunities to serve on various internal and external commit- tees. Service on a committee enables you to earn professional development hours, use your expertise and experience to help guide important issues and connect with other volunteers. For more information about volunteer opportunities at APEGBC please visit our website at apeg.bc.ca/volunteer.

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