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EPS UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
You will be automatically considered for these scholarships while you are an EPS student. No application is required. EPS UNDERGRADUATE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS Two scholarships open to qualified students admitted into the EPS departmental B.Sc. program. Students entering the department will be automatically considered for this award and students who maintain a high academic standing can expect to have the award renewed for subsequent years of the program. Value: $1,000 each (renewable) PETRO-CANADA EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIPS Established in 2007 by Petro-Canada to recruit bright and well-rounded students to the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Management. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to outstanding students entering the B.Sc. program in Earth and Planetary Sciences, B.Eng. program in Chemical, Mechanical or Mining, Metals and Materials Engineering or the B.Com. program. While academic standing is of primary importance, consideration will be given to leadership in extracurricular and community activities. Value: $5,000 each (renewable) R.P.D. GRAHAM SCHOLARSHIPS AND MEDALS Endowed by former students of Dr. R.P.D. Graham, Professor Emeritus of Mineralogy. One scholarship is available to students entering an intermediate or the final year of the B.Sc. program in Earth & Planetary Sciences. A second scholarship is available to students entering the second or third year of the B.Eng. program in Mining Engineering. Both scholarships are awarded by the faculty scholarships committees on the recommendation of the chairs of the departments concerned. A bronze medal bearing the likeness of Professor Graham is given to each scholarship winner. Value: $4,000 each DR. RICHARD AND CAROLINA WALLS BEST IN THE WEST SCHOLARSHIP IN EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES Established in 2008 by Dr. Richard Walls, Ph.D. 1978 and Carolina Walls, B.Sc. 1985, to highlight academic achievement of undergraduate students. Awarded by the Faculty of Science Scholarship Committee on recommendation from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences to an outstanding 2nd year student, majoring in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Open to all Canadian students with preference given to those students from Saskatchewan, Alberta, or British Columbia. Value: $4,000 each WILLIAM HENRY HOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS Six scholarships bequeathed in 1955 by the late Mrs. Florence P. Howard in memory of her husband. Open to undergraduate and graduate students in Metals and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Geology. Two scholarships awarded upon the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences for scholastic ability and general promise. Value: $2,500 each JEFFERY SCHOLARSHIPS IN SCIENCE Established in 2008 by Mrs. Cynthia Jeffery, B.Sc. 1951 and Dr. W. Gordon Jeffery, Ph.D. 1959 for outstanding undergraduate students who have completed at least one year of a B.Sc. program with a preference for students who are studying in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Science Scholarships Committee. Value: $2,000 each FREDERICK M. CONNELL AWARD Established in 1998 in memory of Frederick M. Connell, the founder of Conwest Exploration Company Ltd., for an undergraduate student having completed at least one year in an Earth and Planetary Sciences degree program. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing by the Faculty of Science on recommendation of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Value: minimum $1,400. LOGAN SCHOLARSHIPS Four scholarships for Earth & Planetary Sciences and Biology. Open to students entering an intermediate year or the final year of the undergraduate course. Awarded on the recommendations of the Departments. Value: $1,000 each DAVID HARRIGAN MEMORIAL PRIZE Established in 1980 by his classmates, friends and family in memory of David Harrigan (B.Sc. 1973, M.Sc.A. 1975). Awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences to a graduating student with high standing in the Master of Science-Applied course, or to a similarly qualified graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in geochemistry. Value: $800 LOGAN GOLD MEDAL Established in 1864 by a donation from Sir W.E. Logan for Geology or Solid Earth Geophysics. Awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences to a graduating undergraduate student with an excellent academic standing. |