Foundation For Education & Advancement In Technology
The Foundation For Education & Advancement In Technology is ASTTBC's charitable foundation. FEAT operates as an independent charitable organization established to receive contributions and donations from members of ASTTBC and others, and in turn, to provide grants, awards and bursaries for the advancement of technology, technical education and awareness, and professional development for residents of British Columbia.
More than half-a-million dollars in bursaries and support for science and technology events has been provided by FEAT since 1990.
Four Ways FEAT Is Making A Difference…
Check it out. You might be eligible for financial assistance from FEAT.
ASTTBC/FEAT Student Bursaries Available Through College Awards Offices
ASTTBC/FEAT provides more than $12,000 per year to the colleges and institutes of BC to award to students in technology programs that have been accredited by ASTTBC or the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board. College staff select students who, in their opinion, exhibit the characteristics of tomorrow’s technology professionals. Students in eligible technology programs at BCIT, Camosun, Kwantlen, Okanagan, Thompson Rivers University, and Vancouver Community College should check with the Awards Office of their college or their instructors.
ASTTBC/FEAT Student Bursaries Available Directly From FEAT
FEAT provides a variety of $1,000 bursaries each year by direct application. See the 'Apply For Bursaries' page for criteria and application information for the following bursaries:
- ASTTBC High School Student Bursary
- ASTTBC Wade Wicks Memorial Bursary
- ASTTBC / BC Hydro Bursaries
- ASTTBC / TD Insurance Bursaries
PS - Technology Students… if you are the child or grandchild of an ASTTBC member or other constituent provincial technology association, you should also check out the $1,000 national CCTT/Manulife scholarship at www.cctt.ca
FEAT Support For ASTTBC Members
Professional Development Activities
ASTTBC Leaders Legacy Award. This award recognizes of the tradition of excellence in leadership provided by volunteers since ASTTBC was founded in 1958. It provides up to $2,500 per year for a member, or members, of ASTTBC pursuing Continuing Professional Development in leadership and association management skills or similar activity that contributes to the professional growth of the member and of ASTTBC. Preference is given where the award will encourage younger members to take an active role in their professional association. Selection of recipients is by the ASTTBC Awards Committee; FEAT’s role is to raise and provide the funding. No fixed application or nomination deadline. Contact the ASTTBC Awards Committee c/o Karen Taylor at ktaylor@asttbc.org
4. FEAT Support For Science & Technology Events
In addition to bursaries, FEAT has supported a variety of worthwhile projects such as:
- Kwantlen University College 'Technolympics'
- Okanagan University College 'Spaghetti Bridge Contest'
- TechWORKS! careers video & brochure
- ASTTBC Career Manager guide book
- Know Your Forest activity book
- Science World & Science Fairs
- Innovations 2020 international symposium on technician education
- ASTTBC 'Building Careers in Technology' strategic planning conference
- ASTTBC 'Roundtable On Technology Skills Shortage II'.
Science & Technology event organizers in BC should contact FEAT c/o Karen Taylor at ktaylor@asttbc.org with details of their event. No fixed application deadline, however event sponsorships are provided by the FEAT Board based on the merits of the event relative to other applications and based on the annual FEAT budget which follows a calendar year.