January 12, 2012

With completion of the presentations of scholarship awards to the twenty recipients for the current year, efforts are now refocused on arranging for student participation at upcoming KEGS Symposium (March 3) and KEGS Breakfast (March 6) during the PDAC (March 4-7), which comprises an important educational and professional opportunity. As in prior years, the Foundation expects to subsidize the registration charges for scholarship recipients, and may be able to extend assistance with travel expenses for students distant from Toronto. Consequently current scholarship recipients should actively plan on attending these events, and advise as to any problems that may render it difficult to do so.

Thanks to recent generous donations from the geophysics and exploration community, the KEGS Foundation expects to be able to renew its scholarship program for the coming year (2012/13), likely offering at least fifteen scholarships, and hence is encouraging applications from qualified undergraduates in geophysics enrolled at Canadian universities, as well as graduate students facing special challenges. For details please see information on applications and requirements, as well as forms under the tab ‘Scholarship Applications’.

Please note as well that, as in past years, the Annual General Meeting of the Foundation will be held on Tuesday March 6 in the Royal York Hotel, immediately following the KEGS Breakfast. All members, supporters and interested parties are warmly encouraged to attend for an update on the Foundation’s activities and finances, and to meet scholarship students attending the Breakfast.

The Directors offer appreciation for the continued support & best wishes for a productive New Year.