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CIM Student Chapters
Support for CIM student chapter educational activities
Funding available
$ 200 - $ 800
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides annual support for CIM student chapters to fund educational programs and student activities. Support is available on a matching basis, with funding also used for lectures, field trips, and student competition teams.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800 $
- Minimum amount : 200 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Educational programs and campus activities
- Lectures by distinguished speakers
- Student competition team support
- Field trips
Documents Needed
- List of 10 student chapter members
- Written approval from the institution
- Student chapter bylaws or petition
- Annual chapter report
- Field trip funding form and participant list, if applying for excursion support
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University student chapters
- College student chapters
- Technical or technological school student chapters
- Student chapters in mineral extraction, metallurgy, or materials science fields
Who is not eligible
- Institutions without written approval for a new student chapter
- Student chapters without at least 10 student members
- Chapters without a CIM-member faculty advisor
Eligible expenses
- Educational programs and student activities
- Field trip travel support
- Costs related to invited lecturers and student competition participation
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Food and beverage costs for chapter events
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Annual chapter report required for some benefits
- Field trip funding is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis
- Student chapter of the year is based on programming efforts and member participation
How to apply
- Step 1: Form the student chapter
- Gather at least 10 student members.
- Choose a faculty advisor who is a CIM member.
- Obtain written approval from the host institution.
- Prepare the chapter bylaws and petition.
- Step 2: Submit chapter documents
- Send the member list and written institutional approval to the MetSoc administrator.
- Submit the bylaws or petition to the Metallurgy and Materials Society administrator.
- Step 3: Board review and approval
- The submitted documents are presented to the MetSoc-CIM Board of Directors.
- The faculty advisor is informed of the board’s decision.
- Step 4: Receive funding and complete follow-up
- If approved, receive the $200 start-up allocation through the faculty advisor.
- Open a university bank account for the chapter funds.
- Submit the annual chapter report by June 1 to maintain benefits.
- Step 5: Apply for field trip support
- Complete the field trip funding form.
- Include the participant list and submit it to MetSoc for excursion funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Submitted documents are reviewed by the MetSoc-CIM Board of Directors.
- The faculty advisor is informed of the board’s decision.
- Approved chapters receive the start-up payment after board approval.
- Annual reporting is required to maintain advisor membership benefits.
Additional information
- Student chapters can receive a $200 start-up allocation after board approval.
- The advisor may receive free CIM membership if the annual chapter report is submitted on time.
- Student chapters can compete for a $500 cash prize and plaque for best chapter of the year.
- The foundation supports annual educational funding for campus activities linked to student chapters.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIM Student Chapters Program
What is the CIM Student Chapters?
This program provides annual support for CIM student chapters to fund educational programs and student activities. Support is available on a matching basis, with funding also used for lectures, field trips, and student competition teams.
How much funding can be received?
CIM Student Chapters Funds up to $800 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CIM Student Chapters program?
To be eligible for the CIM Student Chapters program, you must:
At least 10 student members
CIM-member faculty advisor
Written institutional approval
What expenses are eligible under CIM Student Chapters?
Educational programs and campus activities
Lectures by distinguished speakers
Student competition team support
Field trips
Who can I contact for more information about the CIM Student Chapters?
You can contact CIM Foundation (CIMF) by email at metsoc@cim.org or by phone at (514) 939-2710.
Where is the CIM Student Chapters available?
The CIM Student Chapters program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CIM Student Chapters a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIM Student Chapters is a Partnering and Collaboration