The University of New Brunswick and Irving Oil are pleased to announce a new scholarship in support of engineering students at UNB.
The Irving Oil Engineering Scholarship is valued at $20,000 each and will be presented to five students per year, beginning this fall, with each recipient awarded $10,000 per year for two years. The scholarships will be awarded to New Brunswick students who have completed the minimum requirements for the second year of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program in either the electrical, chemical or mechanical paths, with preference given to students enrolled in the engineering co-op program.
The mission of UNB Engineering, Canada's first engineering faculty, is to develop world-class engineers, inspire leaders, conduct impactful research and advance engineering knowledge to address societal challenges.
"UNB is proud of our longstanding strategic partnership with Irving Oil, and deeply grateful for the opportunities they continue to create for New Brunswick students," said UNB's acting president and vice chancellor, Dr. Kathy Wilson. "The Irving Oil Engineering Scholarship is an investment in our shared future, helping to prepare highly skilled graduates who will contribute to innovation, economic growth and resilient communities across Atlantic Canada."
"Irving Oil and UNB share a common commitment to developing the next generation of problem solvers," said Irving Oil President & CEO Jeff Matthews. "We are proud to support engineering education at UNB through this scholarship program, helping aspiring engineers to pursue careers that will shape the future of energy, infrastructure and technology.".
The inaugural recipients of the Irving Oil Engineering Scholarship will be announced in the coming months.
About UNB
Established in 1785, the University of New Brunswick is Canada's longest standing English-language university and New Brunswick's only national comprehensive institution. Located on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land, UNB's Fredericton and Saint John campuses welcome nearly 10,000 students from over 100 countries, offering a world class education across more than 250 innovative programs, certificates and diplomas. UNB is New Brunswick's sponsored research leader, advancing knowledge in areas including energy, health, environment and security. Together, UNB is transforming communities and helping shape a more just, equitable and inclusive world.
About Irving Oil
Irving Oil is a privately held international energy company. For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people - to our employees, customers, communities and partners. Founded in 1924, our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers. Specializing in the refining and marketing of finished energy products, we operate Canada's largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, and Ireland's only refinery, located in the village of Whitegate. We proudly serve customers with more than 1,000 fuelling locations and a network of distribution terminals spanning Eastern Canada, New England and in Ireland, operating under the Top brand. Named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 10 consecutive years and recently one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, we are proud of our team and our longstanding commitment to our customers and our communities.
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