Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Henderson Rains Scholarship

Application Guidelines

The Henderson Rains Scholarship supports second-year engineering students at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Wayne is a Kelowna-raised professional engineer who has had a successful career and made a significant contribution to the BC structural industry as the principal of Advance Precast. One scholarship, valued at $2,500, is awarded on the basis of a combination of factors including academic achievement, community activities, and a student statement.

Your application form and all supporting documents must be submitted electronically by the application deadline.

Deadline

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

Eligibility

  • Students enrolled in their second year in the Faculty of Applied Science (Engineering) at UBC’s Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in courses or in a co-op program for the current academic year.
  • Applicants must be full-time UBC Okanagan engineering students in the current academic year.
  • 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 students@egbc.ca or call 604.430.8035.
  • Section B, C, D, and E are evaluated on weighted percentages.
You will not be able to save partial responses on this form. It is recommended that you draft responses to long-answer questions in another program (e.g., Word) and paste into the spaces provided.
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SECTION F: SUPPORTING MATERIAL (OPTIONAL) PLEASE UPLOAD ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (E.G., REFERENCE LETTERS, PORTFOLIOS, SAMPLES OF PROJECT WORK, ETC.) THAT WILL STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION.

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In 500 words or less, explain your views on how engineering impacts society. This is an important selection factor.
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n 500 words or less, please describe how you have exemplified the character traits of a professional over the past few years. Examples of professional characteristics include ethics, excellence, and progress. This could also include volunteering, extra-curricular learning, and active involvement within the industry.