Division of Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector

2010 Bursary Announcement

The Division of Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector (DEGIRS) provides an annual bursary intended to provide financial assistance to students in an accredited post-secondary or post-graduate program at a degree-granting institution in BC. Studies should relate directly to professional engineering and/or geoscience/geotechnique in the resource sector. DEGIRS supports Member excellence in the provision of professional engineering and professional geoscience services in support of sustainable, land-based resource development activities, as distinct from manufacturing and processing activities, while advancing work place safety and protection of the public interest, and the environment. Division members possess engineering and / or geoscience expertise including, but not limited to, the mapping and assessment of terrain and related geological hazards; hazard and risk analysis; hydrological analysis; and planning and design for access development and management.

In keeping with DEGIRS's mission statement, the bursary is a means to:

promote education, professional development and high standards of practice of Engineering and Geoscience related to resource sector activities,
promote awareness of specialized knowledge and training required by Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists working in the resource sector, and
promote public awareness of the role of Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists in the resource sector.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled in at least the third year of an undergraduate program or any year of a post-graduate program directly related to the practice of engineering and/or geoscience/geotechnique in the resource sector, and lead to membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Applicants shall demonstrate above average grades.

Submission Process
All applicants shall submit by the end of June (approximately) the following:

A covering letter describing the applicant's area of study and their career goals. The letter should include a permanent contact address, phone number (s), and e-mail address.
An official copy of their transcripts showing grades and an accompanying list of current courses and/or program of study.
An essay, no more than 5 pages, including figures and diagrams, on any topic related to engineering and/or geoscience/geotechnique in the resource sector. Any submitted papers or essays may be published in ASPECT, the newsletter, at the discretion of the DEGIRS Executive. Applicants must provide an electronic copy of the paper, preferably in MS Word, with the submission.

Applications must be received by the end of June of each calendar year for consideration for award in that same year. Digital applications should be submitted to:

Bursary Co-ordinator: david.campbell@gov.bc.ca

Transcripts can be forwarded to:

DEGIRS Bursary Sub-Committee,
c/o APEGBC
200 - 4010 Regent Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 6N2

Evaluation of Applications
The DEGIRS Bursary Sub-committee will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

The relevancy of the applicant's field as study to engineering and/or geoscience/geotechnique in the resource sector.
The applicant's career goals
The applicant's grades
The submitted paper which shall be reviewed for content, relevance to engineering of geoscience in the resource sector, organization, clarity and references.

Award of Bursary
The bursary, in the amount of $2000, shall be awarded to the successful student by approximately mid-August. DEGIRS reserves the right not to award the bursary if a suitable candidate is not found. A successful applicant from the immediately preceding year will not be considered.

Prior to award, the selected candidate shall provide confirmation of current registration to the DEGIRS Bursary Sub-Committee.