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Awards & Opportunities

Awards & Opportunities. Individual Awards. Fellowships Scholarships Laureate Distinguished Alumnus Outstanding Advisor McDonald Mentor. Fellowships. $10,000 in 10 Monthly Installments For Full-time Graduate Study in the Following Academic Year

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Awards & Opportunities

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  1. Awards & Opportunities

  2. Individual Awards • Fellowships • Scholarships • Laureate • Distinguished Alumnus • Outstanding Advisor • McDonald Mentor

  3. Fellowships • $10,000 in 10 Monthly Installments • For Full-time Graduate Study in the Following Academic Year • Begin Application Process Online at http://www.tbp.org/TBPAPPS/ • Applications open November 1 • Applications due January 31

  4. Scholarships • $2,000 for Full-Time Undergraduate Students in the Following Academic Year • Partial Scholarships are now available for the Following Academic Term • Begin Application Process Online at http://www.tbp.org/TBPAPPS/ • Applications open November 1 • Applications due March 1

  5. Laureate • Recognition of achievement in • Arts • Athletics • Service • Diverse Achievement • $2,500 + Recognition at Convention • Nominations due April 1

  6. Distinguished Alumnus • Recognition for continually living up to eligibility code and fostering a spirit of liberal culture throughout their lives • Recognition at Convention • $2,000 scholarship given in name of recipient • Nominations due February 1 • Note: Simpler documentation this year • Short form with nominee’s name, contact information, chapter, class, and brief description of career achievements of the nominee

  7. Outstanding Advisor • Recognition of Outstanding Performance as a Chapter Advisor • $1,000 + Recognition at Convention • $1,000 to Dean’s Discretionary Fund • Nominations due April 1

  8. McDonald Mentor • Medallion + $1,000 + Recognition at Convention • $1,000 to Nominating Chapter • Nominations due April 1

  9. Chapter Awards • Secretary’s Commendation • Chapter Project Award • Membership Award • R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award • R.H. Nagel Most Improved Chapter Award • J.D. Froula Most Improved Membership Award • Greater Interest In Government Grants • MindSET Grants

  10. Secretary’s Commendation • Recognition of All Required Reports Completed Correctly AND On Time During An Academic Year • Recognition with Plaque at Convention

  11. Chapter Project Award • Recognition of Chapters Performing Outstanding and Diverse Projects • Recognition with Plaque at Convention • $500 Scholarship Awarded for Three Consecutive Award Years • Based on Chapter Survey and Project Reports

  12. Membership Award • Recognition of Chapters Doing Well with Membership Process • Recognition with Plaque at Convention • Must initiate or postpone all electees • Must elect 80% of candidates or show 2% improvement from the prior year

  13. R.C. MatthewsOutstanding Chapter Award • Top award available to a chapter • Must receive Secretary’s Commendation, Project Award, and Membership Award to be considered • Winner selected by Convention Awards Committee

  14. R.H. Nagel Most ImprovedChapter Award • Recognition of chapters that have made a substantial effort to greatly improve their chapter’s performance • Winner selected by Convention Awards Committee

  15. J.D. Froula Most ImprovedMembership Award • Recognition of chapters that have made a substantial effort to greatly improve their chapter’s membership • Awarded at Convention

  16. Greater Interest in Government • Grants for Public Oriented Projects • Up to $750 • Apply in advance of the project • Proposals accepted throughout the year • Proposals judged on • Emphasis of engineering service to society • Originality, innovation, and potential impact on local community • Significant participation by chapter membership

  17. K-12 Math & Science Initiative (MindSET) • Support and encourage students to pursue K-12 students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) • Implement programs at the national and chapter levels to equip teachers, parents, and students with skills necessary to pursue STEM careers size • Grants are available to assist your chapter

  18. MindSET Grants • Grants for K-12 Math & Science Projects • Up to $1,000 • Apply in advance of the project • Proposals accepted throughout the year • Proposals judged on • Establishment of a MindSET Chapter Implementation Team (CIT) • Consistency of project emphasis with MindSET goals and objectives • Measurable impact of project on local community • Involvement of active chapter members in project

  19. Member Benefits • LinkedIn • TBPConnect • Tau Beta Pi’s HQ Blog • Student Loans • Student Assistance • Long Term Care Financial Partners • My Home Benefits • GEICO • The Best People – Job Connection • Recruiting Center • HobsonsGradView Widget • PPI

  20. Member Participation -TBP Services • LinkedIn • Network with Tau Beta Pi members and other professionals http://www.linkedin.com/ • TBPConnect • Connects Tau Beta Pi members through a private social network https://tbp.affinitycircles.com/tbp/auth/login • Tau Beta Pi’s HQ Blog • Get a daily dose of Tau Beta Pi at http://taubetapiathq.wordpress.com/

  21. Member Participation -Financial Incentives • Student Loans • Loans are available in amounts ranging from $25 to $2,500. Repayment is required within 3 years, and the annual interest rate is 6%. • Student Assistance • Assistance to members who would otherwise be unable to remain in college. • Long Term Care Financial Partners (LTCFP) • Long Term Care Outreach and Education Program for members and their families. Program includes access to favorable rates on long-term care insurance from leading carriers.

  22. Member Participation -Financial Incentives • My Home Benefits • Home benefits including: Mortgages • Real Estate  • Moving Discounts • Settling-in • GEICO • Members may qualify for an additional discount of up to 8% on quality car insurance with complete 24-hour sales, policy, and claims service.

  23. Member Participation –Career / Job Resources • The Best People - Job Connection • Online job board specifically for Tau Bates • Post your resume and apply for jobs • Recruiting Center • Companies advertising in the Bent • Specifically target Tau Bates for employment • Hobsons GradView Widget • Free resource tool to research graduate programs • Professional Publications, Inc. (PPI) • 30% discount on FE and PE exam preparation materials

  24. Chapter Participation • Engineering Futures • Interpersonal skills for students • Free to Collegiate Chapters • Posters available for advertising (www.tbp.org/ef) • Sessions Available: • People Skills • Team Chartering • Analytical Problem Solving • Group Process • Effective Presentation Skills • 4-6 weeks advance planning strongly suggested • Contact Sherry at HQ to set up a session

  25. Future Opportunities • Join an Alumnus Chapter • Give donations to Tau Beta Pi • Subscribe to the BENT (cheap - $60 for life) • Volunteer • Chapter Advisor • Engineering Futures Facilitator • District Director • K-12 Math & Science Initiative participant • Just work with a local chapter! • To volunteer, email volunteer@tbp.org

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