Enginuity Winter 2005 - The Schulich School of Engineering ...

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Schulich, 65, is co-founder of Franco-
Nevada Mining Corporation,
chairman of Newmont Capital
Limited and director of Newmont
Mining Corp., the world’s largest
gold mining company. He is known
as one of Canada’s top individual
philanthropists, and has donated
more than $100 million to various
charitable organizations in the last
decade.
Seymour Schulich Has Students in Sight with Donation
ESS President, Mark Skovmose, talks with Engineering donor, Seymour Schulich.
What’s in a
Name?
On June 22 nd , 2005 the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Engineering took a
major step forward in its goal of becoming the leading engineering school
in Canada with the announcement of a record donation that will result in
dramatic improvements for engineering students beginning this fall.
More than 100 new scholarships, increased funding for field trips and
engineering clubs, three new research chairs and money to enhance
learning are all part of a $50-million contribution made to the Faculty of
Engineering – $25 million from Ontario philanthropist Seymour Schulich,
and a matching contribution of $25 million from the Government of
Alberta.
In recognition of the impact the donation will have on future generations
of engineers, the Faculty was named the Schulich School of Engineering.
Mr. Schulich is providing $25 million to the school, which will be matched
by the province’s new Access to the Future Fund, created in March to
encourage private sector donations that enhance and sustain access to
affordable and high-quality post-secondary learning opportunities.
“Advancing education is a shared responsibility and this substantial private
sector investment will go a long way to improve access and learning
opportunities for Alberta students,” said Premier Ralph Klein. “The Access
to the Future Fund was intended to provide seed money for innovations in
the post-secondary system as well as matching grants to stimulate private,
industry, corporate and other public contributions. This is one example of
the fund’s versatility and working as it was designed to do.”
Photo Credit: Stuart Gradon
His gift to the U of C will be used to
create engineering scholarships,
new research positions and
opportunities to further enhance
the student experience.
Schulich Scholarships
A total of 102 new scholarships have
been added as part of the
donation, which will greatly benefit
students.
“This donation is going to make a
huge difference because it will
help us retain and attract the very
best students and professors,”
commented SSE Dean, S.C.
Wirasinghe, on the impact of the
scholarships.
The scholarships breakdown is as
follows:
• 7 scholarships of $10,000 per year,
renewable over 3 years for
Calgary students based on
academic grades;
• 7 scholarships of $10,000 per year,
renewable over 3 years for
Calgary students based on
community service and
entrepreneurial achievements;
• 5 scholarships of $20,000 per year,
renewable over 3 years for
students from outside of Calgary
based on academic grades;
• 5 scholarships of $20,000 per year,
renewable over 3 years for
students from outside of Calgary
based on community service and
entrepreneurial achievements;
• 30 scholarships covering tuition
fees for one year for engineering
students
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