Undergraduate Awards

No – students applying to the BSc degree program must complete and submit the application form specifically for this award after submitting an application to the BSc degree program on the UBC Okanagan campus.

The award is intended for students who will declare a Major in Earth and Environmental Sciences. It is awarded based upon a demonstrated interest in geology, an exceptional work ethic, academic strength and financial need.

Applications for Charles E. Fipke Foundation Earth and Environmental Sciences Awards must be submitted by email attachment to eegs.awards.okanagan@ubc.ca.

No – the EESC Major is offered through the BSc degree program. Students must be accepted in the BSc degree program on the UBC Okanagan campus to be eligible for this award.

No – only students enrolled or planning to enroll in the EESC Major are eligible for this award.

No – this award is open only to students enrolled in the BSc degree program on the UBC Okanagan campus.

Reference letters do not need to be submitted with the application; however, names and contact details are required for two referees who will be contacted if an applicant is short-listed for the award.

Renewal is based upon criteria specified by UBC Senate Regulations Governing University Awards. Typically, requirements include maintaining an average of 75% or higher, full-time enrolment, and in the case of this award declaring an EESC Major in year two. The award is intended for individuals pursuing a career in geology. It is required that award recipients enroll in EESC courses consistent with that objective.

No – students must enrol in first year courses and achieve at a level that enables declaration of an EESC Major at the beginning of second year in order to be considered for award renewal.

A student who leaves the EESC Major is no longer eligible to hold a Charles E. Fipke Foundation Earth and Environmental Sciences Award.

Award holders must take EESC 111 Earth Science and EESC 121 Earth History.

Award holders may not substitute EESC 101 for either EESC 111 or EESC 121 because of the award’s focus on geology. It is acceptable to take EESC 101 as an elective during any year of the EESC program but award holders must complete both EESC 111 and EESC 121 in year one.

An Awards Committee comprised of faculty members from the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographic Sciences reviews applications for Charles E. Fipke Foundation Earth and Environmental Sciences Awards. The Committee recommends applicants to the Head of Department, who subsequently nominates awardees to the UBC Okanagan Senate for approval.

Applicants will receive email notification about whether their application has been successful.

The award is paid annually in two installments of $5,000 at the beginning of winter term 1 (September) and winter term 2 (January).

Queries should be sent to eegs.awards.okanagan@ubc.ca.