Let’s talk about cash money: what to do with it and how to get more of it.
Are you an excellent student, experienced leader, or have a dedicated interest in a particular engineering field? Consider checking out the Engsoc Scholarship bank. With more than $1 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards there is something for almost everyone. There are also a number of design and technical writing contests, perfect for developing fourth year design projects or earning rewards from your work term reports.
Know about an award not listed on the site? Submit it using the online form and earn 50 points for the p**5 competition per submission. A 5-minute Google search can have a huge payout in the end.
Do you have an idea for a project to improve student life on campus, but lack the funds? Think your study space or lounge could use some new furniture or other capital expenditure? If yes, consider applying for funding from SLEF to make this happen!
The Student Life Endowment Fund doles out $50,000 each Winter term to support a variety of student projects. The council is composed of representatives from across each faculty and college and is chaired by the Feds VP Internal, Luke Burke. Krishna Iyer has been selected to represent Engineering on the SLEF Council. Earlier this month, I went to their first meeting to learn more about it.
The four priorities for disbursement of funds are as follows:
- The improvement of accessibility on campus
- The improvement of safety on campus
- The improvement of existing lounge and study space
- The renovations of student services
In the past, SLEF has contributed funding towards couches and tables in POETS. Approximately 75% of proposed projects get partial or complete funding. Take advantage of those odds and submit your proposals today! A successful proposal from last year included furniture for a fourth year engineering lounge.
If you have an idea as to where this money should be going please visit http://feds.ca/funding-and-resources/student-life-endowment-fund for more information. Application deadlines are February 29th, at 4pm. Feel free to send me an email if you have any questions about the application.
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