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Pat McLaughlin Scholarship

$2,000

The chapter created this scholarship to honor the memory of our member Pat McLaughlin. Pat was heavily involved in all aspects of the blasting industry beginning in 197. He provided his vast expertise in both the mining and construction trades throughout North and South America, until his passing in 2010. 

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The award is not limited to students taking courses having a possible connection to the explosives industry (e.g., mining, or civil engineering) but will be available for any type of course at a recognized university or college.  The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student attending a college or university who is a chapter member, or a direct relative of a member in good standing of the Western Canada Chapter ISEE. 

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This award is limited to members of the ISEE West chapter, and their direct relatives (e.g. child, grand-child, spouse, siblings, etc.).

Requirements

  • Will not be limited to students taking courses having a possible connection to the explosives industry

  • We are not particularly interested in a student's GPA, but they must be in good standing with the institution

  • Candidates leaving high school and moving to post-secondary studies are eligible

  • Application will consist of a brief introductory email to the Scholarship Committee, scholarships@iseewest.org. Subject line will read “Pat McLaughlin Scholarship Application”. This email will include a brief explanation of why the applicant deserves this award, and how it will benefit them.

  • If the candidate themself is not a member (in good standing) of the ISEE West chapter and parent ISEE organization, they will provide the name of the relative who is.

  • The candidate will attach to this introductory email an original written work, at least 500 words, on a subject of their choosing. This may be a research paper, treatise, fiction, poetry, etc.

  • Must be registered for a program of full-time post-secondary study in Canada. Graduating high school students are also eligible. Supporting documents for this (résumé, transcripts, letter of acceptance, etc.) to be attached to the application email.

  • All required documents must be submitted together in attachment to the introductory email. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Award

  • ​The awarded funds will be a one-time payment of $2,000 and are to be applied towards the following items:

    • Tuition fees

    • Parking passes at the educational institution

    • Student union fees

    • Course books or software

    • Residence fees

    • School supplies, including but not limited to computers and tablets

  • Paid conference registration fee for the Annual General Meeting.

  • One-year student membership to the ISEE Western Canada Chapter.

Fine Print

  • ​The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to withhold awarding of the scholarship if no eligible candidates apply or if the work submitted is not of sufficient quality.

  • If two or more, candidates are judged to be of equal standard, the award may be divided.

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