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Awards & Opportunities
Fellowships Scholarships Laureate Distinguished Alumnus Outstanding Advisor McDonald Mentor
Individual Awards
$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
Fellowships
$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
Scholarships
Recognition of achievement in◦ Arts◦ Athletics◦ Service◦ Diverse Achievement
$2,500 + Recognition at Convention Nominations due April 1
Laureate
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
Distinguished Alumnus
Recognition of Outstanding Performance as a Chapter Advisor
$1,000 + Recognition at Convention $1,000 to Dean’s Discretionary Fund Nominations due April 1
Outstanding Advisor
McDonald Mentor
Medallion + $1,000 + Recognition at Convention
$1,000 to Nominating Chapter
Nominations due April 1
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
Chapter Awards
Recognition of All Required Reports Completed Correctly AND On Time During An Academic Year
Recognition with Plaque at Convention
Secretary’s Commendation
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
Chapter Project 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
Membership 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
R.C. MatthewsOutstanding Chapter Award
Recognition of chapters that have made a substantial effort to greatly improve their chapter’s performance
Winner selected by Convention Awards Committee
R.H. Nagel Most ImprovedChapter Award
Recognition of chapters that have made a substantial effort to greatly improve their chapter’s membership
Awarded at Convention
J.D. Froula Most ImprovedMembership Award
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
Greater Interest in Government
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
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
MindSET Grants
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 Hobsons GradView
Widget PPI
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/
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.
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.
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
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
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 [email protected]
Future Opportunities