Through the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina, APEGS offers six merit-based grants of $7,500 each to encourage existing APEGS members to further their education.
This year, the following APEGS members received grants:
• Amir Abolhassani, Engineer-In-Training
• Nazanin Charchi Aghdam, Engineer-In-Training
• David L. Cook, P.Eng.
• Petru Costa-Muresan, P.Eng.
• Brad Lulik, Engineer-In-Training
• Jared Joseph Suchan, Geoscientist-In-Training
Eligibility requirements
Members returning to post-graduation studies at either university in the field of engineering or geoscience or for an MBA program are eligible to apply. Applicants are evaluated in the following areas:
Accomplishments in the practice of professional engineering or professional geoscience which indicates exceptional potential.
Demonstration of leadership, volunteerism and community involvement.
Service to the professions in public education, understanding the role of professionals in society and/or active participation in engineering/geoscience associations, societies and institutes.
Reasons for pursuing the post-graduate degree, goals, personal statement, how their studies will contribute to the professions.
How to Apply
Applications may be sent to APEGS any time throughout the year. Applications received by Dec. 31 of each year are considered and awarded early the following year with presentations made at APEGS’ annual awards banquet, typically in early May of each year.
Go to www.apegs.ca and select Member Grants under the Members menu for the application form and more information.