Aspiring Engineer Scholarship 2015
Aspiring Engineer University Entrance Scholarship 2015
Engineering is a profession that touches every facet of society. Engineers are called upon to design,
resolve problems, and establish regulations. Their decisions impact society and, as such, they are held to
a higher standard.
An engineering degree is a beginning of the formation of a professional engineer and can lead to a vast
number of career opportunities, with graduates in demand in almost every sector of the economy. At
university, engineering students take a broad range of subjects that equip them for real engineering work
life challenges.
The Professional Engineers Ontario Brampton Chapter is pleased to offer two $500 each University
Entrance Scholarships to Aspiring Engineers embarking on their first year of study in engineering.
To promote Women in Engineering, Brampton Chapter is also introducing an additional $500 scholarship
for Aspiring Female Engineers.
Below are details of the scholarships.
OBJECTIVES:
• To encourage high school students to pursue careers in the engineering profession
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To connect the local chapter with students
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To provide some financial assistance to students who have chosen to pursue engineering
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To give students a sense of belonging to a respected profession that reinforces high standards
and professional competence
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To bring an understanding of the values of the profession so that they can accept the
responsibilities of becoming professional engineers
REQUIREMENTS:
• Recipient must be a 2015 grade 12 graduating student from a school within the Brampton
Chapter boundaries (visit http://www.peobrampton.com/ to view chapter boundary).
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Recipient will be accepted into and enrolled in a CEAB-accredited Ontario University engineering
program in the Fall of 2015. The engineering discipline the student wishes to take is up to the
student and not a factor in the scholarship committee’s decision.
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Recipient must submit a scholarship application to the PEO Brampton Chapter (i.e., cannot be
automatically chosen) education@peobrampton.com along with their final Grade 12 marks by
5 pm of July 31th, 2015.
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Recipient must be interested in signing up for the PEO SMP (Student Membership Program),
which is available at no cost to the recipient.
CRITERIA:
1. Academic Standing
2. Leadership
3. Community Involvement
4. Interest in the engineering profession
30%
25%
25%
20%
The scholarships may be divided based on the number of qualifying candidates. Please note that the
decision on the awarding of the scholarship will be final and will not be disclosed, and not subject to any
appeal process.
All valid applications will be evaluated and winning candidates will be selected by August 31, 2015, and
informed by e-mail and or snail mail soon after.
Please direct any inquiries to education@peobrampton.com.
Aspiring Engineer Scholarship 2015
Scholarship Application Form
Applicant Information:
First Name
Family Name
Street Address
City/Town
Phone #
Email
Graduating High School
School Address
City/Town
School Ph #
Principal Name
Universities Applied For (Ontario only):
Name of University
Discipline
1
2
3
4
If students require extra paper to respond to the questions, please number and initial each page and
include it with the package.
Aspiring Engineer Scholarship 2015
Academic Standing
1. Please attach a copy of your official school transcripts for 2013/2014 school year as well as the
2014/2015 school year.
2. Please indicate which courses are currently underway and any interim marks.
3. Please have the principal or guidance counselor initial the copies of the transcripts.
4. Transcripts must be sent at the same time as the rest of the application package.
Leadership
1. In the past two years have you participated in any extra-curricular teams, projects, or committees?
Yes
No
2. To what extent was your involvement?
3. What were the goals of the team/project/committee?
4. If you had goals, were they achieved and how did you (and the team) achieve them?
5. Challenges come in many shapes and forms. Please tell us about a challenge you and your
team/project group/committee faced, and how it was resolved.
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Community Involvement
Please note, it is possible to demonstrate leadership and community involvement with the same event.
6. In the past two years have you participated in any community events?
Yes
No
7. To what extent was your involvement? Was this a paid position or a volunteer position?
8. What were the goals of the event?
9. How frequently does this event occur and how frequently have you participated?
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Interest in the Engineering Profession
10. Have you been involved in any engineering specific events (ie Bridge Building Challenge, Eng-Idol, or
FIRST Robotics)?
Yes
No
11. If yes, what was the goal of the event and how were you involved? Please give details.
12. Have you ever been involved in any Design Projects, involving the use of some engineering
principles? (Please note, you may use the same example as question 10 if applicable)
Yes
No
13. What was the project, the key technical concepts you learned and the final outcome?
14. Have you been involved in any other way with the Engineering Profession? Please give details.