One award is given to an entering, continuing or transferring Indigenous undergraduate student in either the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or the Faculty of Science who have a strong interest in pursuing studies in Science(s), Technology, Engineering, and/or Math (STEM). The student must have demonstrated community involvement and must submit a letter of reference (maximum 400 words) outlining their leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, leadership, academic performance, athletics, innovation and creativity. Community can include schools, neighbourhoods, teams and/or Nations. Preference will be given in the following order: 1. members of the Songhees Nation or Esquimalt Nation 2. members of nations governed by the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council 3. members of Pauquachin, Malahat, T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew First Nations 4. students from any First Nation on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland 5. Indigenous students from any region in Canada The award will be given on a rotating basis, beginning with the Faculty of Science. If there is no eligible candidate in the designated faculty, an eligible candidate from the other faculty may be nominated. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or the Faculty of Science.
One award is given to an entering, continuing or transferring Indigenous undergraduate student in either the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or the Faculty of Science who have a strong interest in pursuing studies in Science(s), Technology, Engineering, and/or Math (STEM). The student must have demonstrated community involvement and must submit a letter of reference (maximum 400 words) outlining their leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, leadership, academic performance, athletics, innovation and creativity. Community can include schools, neighbourhoods, teams and/or Nations. Preference will be given in the following order: 1. members of the Songhees Nation or Esquimalt Nation 2. members of nations governed by the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council 3. members of Pauquachin, Malahat, T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew First Nations 4. students from any First Nation on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland 5. Indigenous students from any region in Canada The award will be given on a rotating basis, beginning with the Faculty of Science. If there is no eligible candidate in the designated faculty, an eligible candidate from the other faculty may be nominated. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or the Faculty of Science. Student focus: Indigenous students. Department(s): Computer Science, Engineering.
Application required. Renewable: No. One award is given to an entering, continuing or transferring Indigenous undergraduate student in either the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or the Faculty of Science who have a strong interest in pursuing studies in Science(s), Technology, Engineering, and/or Math (STEM). The student must have demonstrated community involvement and must submit a letter of reference (maximum 400 words) outlining their leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: community involvement, leadership, academic performance, athletics, innovation and creativity. Community can include schools, neighbourhoods, teams and/or Nations. Preference will be given in the following order: 1. members of the Songhees Nation or Esquimalt Nation 2. members of nations governed by the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council 3. members of Pauquachin, Malahat, T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew First Nations 4. students from any First Nation on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland 5. Indigenous students from any region in Canada The award will be given on a rotating basis, beginning with the Faculty of Science. If there is no eligible candidate in the designated faculty, an eligible candidate from the other faculty may be nominated. Approval of the recipients will be made by the Senate Committee on Awards upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science or the Faculty of Science.
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