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The Bradshaw Scholarship
Geoff Bradshaw
Mineral Assessment Geologist
1973 - 2006
Geoff joined the Yukon Geological Survey in 2003 as a mineral assessment geologist. Previous to joining the Yukon Geological Survey, Geoff spent several years in the mineral exploration industry, mostly in Yukon, as a geologist for various exploration companies and independently. Much of this time was spent exploring for massive sulphide deposits in the Finlayson Lake district. His latest projects with the YGS included assessment of the mineral potential of the North Yukon and Peel land use planning regions.
Geoff's education included Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in geology from the University of British Columbia. Geoff's M.Sc research project was on the geology and genesis of the Wolverine massive sulphide deposit in the Finlayson Lake region of Yukon.
Geoff was tragically killed in a helicopter accident on July 22, 2006. He was an inspiration to those who knew him and will be sadly missed.
A scholarship fund has been set up in Geoff's name with the Yukon Foundation. The scholarship will support a student in studies of Yukon's geology. Donations to the scholarship can be sent to:
The Yukon Foundation
P.O. Box 31622
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 6L2
phone: (867) 393-2454
email: yukonfoundation@klondiker.com
www: yukonfoundation.com
Please make cheques out to the Yukon Foundation and mark them with the "Geoffrey Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship Fund". For more information, please contact Jeff Bond or Mike Burke, or call 867-667-8508.
A memorial website has also been set up which contains many special photos and a message board to post memories and thoughts of Geoff.
A memorial cairn has also been built in remembrance of Geoff. It is located south of Whitehorse, Yukon and a map with directions [3.6MB,
] is available. For clarifications about directions, or for more information, please contact Jeff Bond.
Applying for the Geoffrey Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship
The Geoffrey Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2008 award. $3000.00 wil be awarded to a graduate student in their first or second year of a Geology program that includes a thesis with a Yukon field component.
To be eligible, the candidate must be a Canadian citizen enrolled in a Canadian university. An individual can be awarded the scholarship more than once; however, priority will be given to applicants who have not received the scholarship previously.
The deadline for applications is May 31, 2008.
To apply, please submit the following information to the Yukon Foundation (marked with the "Geoff Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship Fund"):
1. Completed Yukon Foundation scholarship application form
2. Current resume
2. One letter of reference
3. Brief Project Description - This should include an outline of the project and a description of the field work to be undertaken. Also include answers to the following questions:
- Who will benefit from this research?
- Why are you choosing to work in the Yukon?
- What do you expect to accomplish with the work?
- How does this project fit with your career goals?