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BC Hydro - Engineers and Geoscientists BC Scholarships

Application Guidelines

With the future of engineering and earth science students in mind, BC Hydro and Engineers and Geoscientists BC have united efforts to offer the BC Hydro–Engineers and Geoscientists BC Scholarships. These scholarships are offered to engineering and earth science students and focus on encouraging students to continue with their goal of becoming professional engineers or geoscientists.

A total of 6 scholarships, each valued at $2,500, will be awarded to deserving students studying in accredited engineering programs or in geology, environmental geoscience, or geophysics programs at post-secondary institutions in BC. Students from all engineering and earth science disciplines may apply. Scholarship selection will be based on academic standing, professional or community involvement, a written statement, and the student’s resume.

Deadline

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be enrolled in courses or in a co-op program for the current academic year.
  • Applicants must be full-time students in the current academic year.
  • Applicants must be residents of British Columbia.
  • Previously successful applicants who still qualify under the criteria above are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Important Notes

  • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  • Only applications submitted using this online form will be accepted. Mailed, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
  • For assistance with this form, please email the Student Program Coordinator at [email protected] or call 604.430.8035.
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Provide two letters of reference with your application. Note that relatives may not submit reference letters. Include the name and phone number of your references so the adjudicators may contact them if necessary.
Provide two letters of reference with your application. Note that relatives may not submit reference letters. Include the name and phone number of your references so the adjudicators may contact them if necessary.
Please describe the extracurricular and/or community activities that you have been involved with over the past three years. This may include volunteering, working on a student publication, leadership roles, fundraising, involvement with a student organization or any other enriching experience. Include the duration of the time that you participated in each activity and brief synopsis of the activity. (Please limit your answer to 500 words)  
Please detail your work experience related to the profession of engineering or geoscience and explain how it has furthered your interest in that profession.  (Please limit your answer to 500 words)
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