SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
THE APEGGA
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
scholarship program
The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of
Alberta invests funds annually to acknowledge the academic excellence of students
studying engineering and the geosciences, as well as to encourage teachers throughout
the province who demonstrate exceptional abilities in the teaching of science
and math.
APEGGA and its more than 40,000 members are committed to advancing the study
of science and math at all educational levels. The Association provides the following
support to educators and students in Alberta.
input into the development of math and science curricula
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volunteers provide in-class science demonstrations
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judges for regional and local science fairs
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career counselling information on engineering, geology and geophysics
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awards and scholarships
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hands-on science teacher workshops
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support or sponsorship of science competitions like the Edmonton Science Olympics and the Provincial Odyssey of the Mind Competition
Established in 1920, The Association serves society by regulating, enhancing and providing leadership in the practice of the professions in Alberta . APEGGA also raises awareness of the importance of science and technology, with an emphasis on the member professions, through its communications and career counselling activities.
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP ... find out more
Deserving student entering Engineering, Geology or Geophysics at University of Alberta or University of Calgary or other Alberta colleges, or universities offering a transfer program who has achieved a high academic standing in Grade 12 Mathematics, Science and English.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS ... find out more
Outstanding merit completing an Engineering, Geology or Geophysics Technology program who is entering an Engineering, Geology or Geophysics program at the University of Alberta or University of Calgary.
Outstanding merit completing 1st year Transfer entering 2nd year of an Engineering, Geology or Geophysics program at the University of Alberta or University of Calgary.
Applicant successfully completed Transfer program in Engineering Geology or Geophysics at University of Lethbridge.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS ... find out more
University of Alberta
Superior academic achievement completing 1st year & entering 2nd of Engineering
Highest standing in all prescribed 1st year Geology courses.
Superior academic achievement entering 3rd or 4th year in honours Geology and Physics or honors Physics (Geophysics option).
University of Calgary
Outstanding merit completing 1st year and entering 2nd year of Engineering.
Outstanding merit entering 3rd year leading to honours Geology or major in Geology degree.
Outstanding merit entering 3rd year in honours Geophysics or degree with Geophysics Major.
GOLD MEDALS ... find out more
Highest undergraduating average in Geology, Geophysics & Engineering programs accredited by the C.E.A.B.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS ... find out more
Professional members, Member-in-Training of APEGGA taking full-time graduate program in engineering that will advance Technology for Alberta industry.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS ... find out more
Within two years will be awarded a B.Sc. and BEd, and who by enthusiasm and interest, will "fire" the imagination of the student in math and physical science.
APEGGA MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP ... find out more
These Scholarships are intended to assist the children of APEGGA members to pursue a post-secondary education.