Search for the Next Mining Engineer is On!

by PJTremedal

Pagadian City, Philippines – the Office of Congressman Victor J. Yu, of the First District of Zamboanga del Sur, in coordination with the Growth in Equity in Mindanao (GEM3) Program is pleased to announce that scholarship slots are now available to interested students who would like to pursue a career in Mining Engineering.

The Chamber of Mines estimates that the industry will require 100 new mining engineers annually due to the unprecedented expansion in the mining industry. This need is partially filled by an average of only 17 engineers who pass the yearly licensure examinations. Added to this is the fairly low enrollment in the degree of mining engineering in a few universities that offer such course.

The search is now on for students coming from under-represented communities and/or conflict-affected areas, who are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mining Engineering, starting in Academic Year 2009-2010 (B.S. in Mining Engineering is a five-year program). Candidates for scholarship will include current enrollees in various engineering courses who wish to shift to mining engineering, or graduating high school students, including those from GEM-supported schools throughout Mindanao.

The mining scholarship will enable the recipients to earn a B.S. in Mining Engineering degree and to give students from historically under-represented communities the opportunity to participate in, and benefit from, the expansion of the mining industry.

Participating schools are: College of Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman; College of Engineering and Architecture, Saint Louis University, Baguio City; and the Mining Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Architecture, Cebu Institute of Technology, Cebu City.

Scholarship benefits include: full or partial tuition fees, living allowance, dormitory or housing allowance, transportation between residence and school, supplies and materials, laboratory fees, miscellaneous fees, and if appropriate, air travel from hometown to college or university. The range and mix of benefits may vary by grantee, to be responsive to individual needs and situations, which will be confirmed during the application process. The nominee must take part in the application process of the targeted college or university and pass the requirements for admission. Upon acceptance, the scholar will receive financial assistance to cover the costs required for the year. The college or university will assess the scholar’s performance as a basis for the continuation of funding for the succeeding year.(With Reports from Acoy Soriano)

For more information, please direct your inquiries to:

The Office of Congressman Victor J. Yu

2/f Zamboanga Motor Supply Building,

Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City, Philippines

Telephone No.:062-2151389

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