SpeatBC Scholarship

• Program: Engineering
• Province: British Columbia

SPEATBC will be awarding five scholarships this year for students in a technical Engineering related field of study. The scholarships will be for a value of $1000 each. The selection criteria will be as follows:

One scholarship will be awarded to each of:

• ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP – a high school student (grade 12) or recent graduate (within 2 years) planning on pursuing post-secondary studies upon graduation in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC
• POST SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP – a post-secondary student enrolled in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC
• WOMAN IN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP – a woman student enrolled in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC
• NEW IMMIGRANT SCHOLARSHIP – a new immigrant (max. of 2 years since arrival in Canada) pursuing post-secondary studies in an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC
• *NEW* – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP – an international student studying in Canada with a valid Student Visa enrolled in or pursuing an engineering or technology related field of study at a recognized university, college, or technical school in BC

In the early 90’s, immigration trend changed and more professionals started landing in Canada. A large percentage of those professional immigrants were related to different Engineering fields. They were fully qualified, holding degrees in different engineering disciplines but with no contacts to get into the professional work force. It was realized that a lobby group is required for Punjabi engineers to develop links and know people in their profession.

In September 1994, society organized its first inaugural meeting at Kohi-noor restaurant in Surrey. An executive committee was formed and with encouragement of fellow members, on March 1, 1995, the executives filed an application with Registrar of companies of Province of British Columbia. On May 16, 1995, SPEATBC was incorporated under the Societies act of British Columbia.