Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation

The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity dedicated to promoting education in the fields of engineering and geoscience. It operates primarily through the granting of bursaries and scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate studies in these disciplines. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which oversees its mission and administration.

History and Purpose

Chartered in 1994, the Foundation was established to support the educational advancement of aspiring engineers and geoscientists in British Columbia. Since its inception, it has benefited from generous donations from registrants and firms affiliated with Engineers and Geoscientists BC, enabling the expansion in both the number and value of scholarship programs offered[1].

Programs and Activities

The Foundation provides a variety of scholarships and bursaries aimed at supporting students entering or continuing their studies in engineering and geoscience at post-secondary institutions. These awards often consider a combination of academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, financial need, and personal statements from applicants. Notable is the Engineers & Geoscientists of BC Engineering Entrance Scholarships, which offer $2,500 awards to high school graduates enrolling in relevant programs at universities such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and others within British Columbia[1][5].

Funding and Donations

The Foundation encourages the involvement of external donors, including branches and other partners, to establish and fund various bursaries and scholarships. Donations can be made through several channels, including online contributions, mail-in cheques, and during the registrant renewal period of Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible under Canadian Revenue Agency regulations[1].

Governance

The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation is overseen by a Board of Directors responsible for managing its operations and ensuring alignment with its educational mission. It functions as a registered charity and is associated with Engineers and Geoscientists BC—the regulatory body for engineering and geoscience professions in British Columbia[1][3].

Business Registration Number: 821138393RR0001
Website: www.egbc.ca

The Foundation's work supports the broader goals of Engineers and Geoscientists BC by fostering the development of future professionals who will uphold the high academic and professional standards expected by the regulatory community in British Columbia.

[1] https://www.egbc.ca/about/programs-initiatives/foundation [2] https://www.egbc.ca [3] https://www.volunteerconnector.org/burnaby/engineers-and-geoscientists-bc-foundation [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineers_and_Geoscientists_British_Columbia [5] https://www.sd62.bc.ca/node/1181