February 21, 2018

APGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION WILL ATTEND PDAC 2018
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce that it will be attending the PDAC (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada) 2018 Convention, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto, Ontario. The convention will take place Sunday, March 4th until Wednesday, March 7th. The Foundation will be in Booth #0851 in Trade Show South. see more

December 5, 2017

APGO Education Foundation awards first Arsalan Mohajer bursary for internationally trained geoscientists
APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the first recipient of the Arsalan Mohajer Bursary that supports immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists, trained in environmental geoscience or geophysics, and who have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario. see more

November 28, 2017

APGO Education Foundation and Mining Matters sign memorandum of understanding
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mining Matters. Under the MOU, Mining Matters and the Foundation agree to work together to promote a greater understanding of geoscience by the public and to enhance resources available to address the Ontario Earth and space science curriculum. see more

November 16, 2017

GeoscienceINFO.com releases its first Geovideo
APGO Education Foundation is excited to announce the release of its first Geovideo for GeoscienceINFO.com called "Where Does My Water Come From?" Thank you to Kristin Hanson, P.Geo., Deana Schwarz, Ph.D., and Steve Usher, P.Geo. for their contributions and Bernard Kradjian for the video's production. WATCH IT HERE

October 2, 2017

Applications now open for the Arsalan Mohajer Bursary in support of Internationally-Trained Geoscientists
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Arsalan Mohajer Bursary. This new Bursary Program for $5,000 is intended to support internationally-trained geoscientists, trained in geophysics or environmental geoscience, in fulfilling the requirements for registration with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). see more

August 15, 2017

APGO Education Foundation funded QR codes go live at Metcalfe Geoheritage Park, Almonte, Ontario
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce that the QR code system at the Metcalfe Geoheritage Park, Canada’s first municipal Geoheritage Park, is now live. see more

August 9, 2017

QR code signs installed at Metcalfe Geoheritage Park
QR code signs were recently installed at Metcalfe Geoheritage Park (MGP) in Almonte. Along with a site brochure and a guest rocks leaflet, visitors to Canada’s first municipal geoheritage park now have access to a wealth of digital information about the display rocks. see more

June 9, 2017

APGO Education Foundation launches GeoscienceINFO.com website
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce that GeoscienceINFO.com, a new, exciting, interactive source of geoscience information to promote a greater public understanding of geoscience, was launched on June 8th, 2017 at the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario annual general meeting. see more

June 9, 2017

APGO Education Foundation awards two scholarships to geoscience students
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual awards under the Scholarship Program to support post-secondary students in the third year of a geoscience degree program at an Ontario university. see more

June 9, 2017

APGO Education Foundation awards inauguaral Past Presidents’ Bursary to internationally trained geoscientist
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the recipient of its inaugural Past Presidents’ Bursary award that will support immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists and have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario. see more

May 29, 2017

APGO Education Foundation announces launch of GeoscienceInfo.com website & release of 2016 Annual Report
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce that GeoscienceInfo.com, a new, exciting, interactive source of geoscience information to promote a greater public understanding of geoscience, will be launched on June 8th, 2017 at the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario annual general meeting. see more

April 17, 2017

APGO Education Foundation announces new Arsalan Mohajer Bursary to support internationally-trained geoscientists
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Arsalan Mohajer Bursary. This new Bursary Program for $5,000 per annum over the next three years is intended to support internationally- trained geoscientists, specializing in geophysics or environmental geoscience, in fulfilling the requirements for registration with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). see more

April 17, 2017

$10,000 in scholarships for geoscience students, applications open
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its Scholarship Program that supports post-secondary students in the third year of a geoscience degree program at an Ontario university. The Foundation will award two scholarships of $5,000 each to two students of geoscience who, in Spring of 2017, are on track to meet the requirements for advancement into a fourth year that will enable completion of the knowledge requirements for professional registration in the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). see more

April 17, 2017

Up to $10,000 bursary program for internationally trained geoscientists, applications open
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its Bursary Program that supports immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists and have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario. Two bursaries, the Arsalan Mohajer Bursary and the Past Presidents’ Bursary, of up to $5,000 each will be awarded. The Foundation will be working closely with the Registrar of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) to identify potential candidates. see more

February 27, 2017

APGO Education Foundation announces grant of $5,300 for Permanent Augmented Reality Sandbox Display at Miller Museum of Geology, Queen’s University
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce a grant of $5,300 to the Miller Museum of Geology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario for installation of a Permanent Augmented Reality Sandbox Display (“AR Sandbox”). see more

February 21, 2017

APGO Education Foundation announces new Past Presidents' Bursary to support internationally-trained geoscientists
The APGO Education Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Past Presidents’ Bursary. This new Bursary Program is intended to support internationally-trained geoscientists in fulfilling the requirements for registration with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). Applicants must have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist in Ontario, and have also demonstrated leadership. see more

December 21, 2016

APGO Education Foundation awards second bursary to internationally trained geoscientist
The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the recipient of its second award under the Bursary Program. This program supports immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists and have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) with the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). see more

September 28, 2016

Attention internationally-trained geoscientists! Bursary from APGO Education Foundation
A $5,000 bursary is available from the APGO Education Foundation this fall. Online applications are open until 11:59 p.m., Oct. 31, 2016. see more

September 27, 2016

Metcalfe Geoheritage Park opened on September 24, 2016
Twelve years of planning and construction culminated Saturday in the official opening of Almonte’s Metcalfe Geoheritage Park in its permanent home at the bottom of Bay Hill. Nearly a hundred people turned out for Saturday’s opening. Speakers included Dr. Al Donaldson, Dr. Greg Brooks, Dr. Bill Pearson, Lesley Hymers, Scott Newton and Mayor Shaun McLaughlin. Metcalfe Geoheritage Park is Canada’s first municipally-run geoheritage park. see more

September 19, 2016

APGO Education Foundation awards grant of $4,166 to Metcalfe Geoheritage Park Committee, Almonte, Ontario
September 19, 2016, Toronto, Ontario: The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant of $4,166 to the Metcalfe Geoheritage Park Committee to develop a QR code system of signage that will enable visitors with mobile devices to connect digitally with a wealth of geo-information about the site and the specimens on display. The Metcalfe Geoheritage Park, Canada’s first municipal Geoheritage Park, is located on the Mississippi River in the town of Almonte in eastern Ontario. see more

June 9, 2016

APGO Education Foundation awards three scholarships to geoscience students
June 9, 2016, Toronto, Ontario: The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the recipients of its inaugural awards under the Scholarship Program to support post-secondary students in the third year of a geoscience degree program at an Ontario university. see more

June 9, 2016

APGO Education Foundation awards first bursary to internationally trained geoscientist
June 9, 2016, Toronto, Ontario: The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the recipient of its first award under the Bursary Program that will support immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists and have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario. see more

June 6, 2016

APGO Education Foundation's 2015 Annual Report is now available
This is APGO Education Foundation's 1st Annual Report highlighting it's mission, start-up, operations and focus. see more

March 24, 2016

APGO Education Foundation Launches Scholarship Program for Geoscience Students
March 24, 2016, Toronto, Ontario: The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the launch of its Scholarship Program that will support post-secondary students in the third year of a geoscience degree program at an Ontario university. The Foundation will award two scholarships of $5,000 each to two students of geoscience who, in Spring of 2016, are on track to meet the requirements for advancement into a fourth year that will enable completion of the knowledge requirements for professional registration in the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO). see more

March 24, 2016

APGO Education Foundation Launches Bursary Program for Internationally Trained Geoscientists
March 24, 2016, Toronto, Ontario: The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the launch of its Bursary Program that will support immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists and have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) in Ontario. Two bursaries of $5,000 each will be awarded. see more

March 6, 2016

APGO Education Foundation plans to launch Scholarship and Bursary Programs
The APGO Education Foundation is pleased to announce the planned launch of its Scholarship and Bursary Program on or before March 25, 2016. see more

December 7, 2015

The APGO Education Foundation: A New Charitable Foundation for the Geosciences
The APGO Education Foundation (“Ed Fdn”) is a new charitable Foundation for the geosciences. Its mission is to provide financial and other support to:

• Promote a greater public understanding of geoscience;
• Support the individuals who study geoscience; and
• Support the practice of professional geoscience.

Founded by Dr. Bill Pearson, P.Geo, APGO’s first president, the Ed Fdn will be launching a Scholarship and Bursary program in early 2016. Scholarships will support post-secondary students in the 3rd year of a geoscience study program at an Ontario university. Bursaries will support immigrants to Canada who are internationally-trained geoscientists and have demonstrated financial need for completion of licensure procedures for registration as a professional geoscientist in Ontario. see more