*** Deadline for Yukon has been extended

Objectives

NAPEG encourages the achievement of excellence in the engineering and geosciences professions through the promotion of advanced studies and research programs. By providing financial assistance to researchers working in the northern territories the Association seeks to encourage young geoscientists to communicate effectively to their peers and the public, an important skill in the development of a professional practitioner.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian university and registered in a Geology or Earth Sciences program that includes a thesis with a subject relevant to the territory in which the results would be presented. The applicant must also have submitted an abstract (or similar document) for a talk or poster presentation at the conference indicated on their application form. The applicant must give the presentation in order to receive scholarship funding. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel, the Award for 2020 will be a cash award of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).

Application Form and Terms of Reference

Applications will be accepted until November 15 for the Yukon and NWT virtual conferences. *** Deadline for Yukon has been extended