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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, August 28, 2014 | 8 Oakville student wins $80-K university STEM scholarship An Oakville student is one of 40 recipients awarded Canadian university scholarships to pursue their undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). Amanda Rampertab will be headed to the University of Waterloo in the fall to study mechatronics engineering, which is the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems. Created by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich three years ago, the annual Schulich Leader awards program encourages high school graduates to embrace STEM disciplines in their future careers. "We are creating the next generation of technology innovators," Schulich said in a news release. "A scholarship of this size will motivate high school students from across the country to pursue their dream and in the process help to ensure our country's economic competitiveness." This year, there were 1,147 nominees competing for financial need. Rampertab was selected for her admission average to the University of Waterloo (95.2 per cent), and her demonstrated leadership in school life and community. Her achievements include, her team becoming the first Canadian squad to win the FIRST Lego League robotics world championship in the 2010-11 season -- the robot is currently touring the U.S. in the Math Alive! exhibit for the Smithsonian Institution until 2016. In addition, Rampertab's team won the world championship in the 2012-13 VEX Robotics Competition; and last month, she participated in an academic enrichment program at Carleton University, which challenges the minds of Canadian youths with lectures, workshops and projects to improve the world, stated the release. To date, the scholarship has been awarded to 120 students from across Canadian, giving the recipients more than $7.6 million, collectively. Two scholarship recipients are selected at each of the 20 participating universities. One undergraduate scholarship, valued at $80,000, is designated for a student pursuing a degree in an engineering program. The second, $60,000 scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in a non-engineering-based science, technology or math program. Those interested in competing for the 2015 Schulich Leader Scholarships can apply starting Oct. 1. For more information, visit http://schulichleaders.com. Amanda Rampertab the 40 awards. Nominees must demonstrate at least two of the following attributes, including: academic excellence, outstanding community, business or entrepreneurial leadership and Candidate nomination deadline - September 12, 2014 The final day to file nomination forms is September 12, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nominations can be filed with the Town Clerk or designate at the Clerk's department at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road (except where noted above) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Nomination forms are available at the Clerk's department or on the election website at elections.oakville.ca. The 2014 Municipal Elections are being held for the following offices: · Mayor - 1 at Large · Town Councillor - 6 in total, 1 per Ward · Town and Regional Councillor - 6 in total, 1 per Ward · Regional Chair - 1 at Large for Halton (Nominations to be filed with the Region of Halton) · Halton District School Board Trustee - 1 for Wards 1 & 2 combined, 1 for Ward 3, 1 for Ward 4, 1 for Wards 5 & 6 combined · Halton Catholic District School Board Trustee - 4 at Large · Conseil scolaire Viamonde Trustee - 1 at Large (Nominations to be filed with the City of Hamilton, Clerk's department ) · Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud Trustee 1 at Large The term of office is December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018. Section 29(1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 states: A person may be nominated for an office only if, as of the day the person is nominated, (a) he or she is qualified to hold that office under the Act that creates it; and (b) he or she is not ineligible under this or any other Act or otherwise prohibited by law to be nominated for or to hold the office. For further information as to filing requirements, questions or accessibility concerns please visit the Town of Oakville's election website at elections.oakville.ca, email elections@oakville.ca, call the Clerk's department at 905-815-6015 (TTY: 905-338-4200) or fill out an accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca. La version française de cet avis est affichée sur le site d'Internet de la Ville d'Oakville et peut aussi être obtenu auprès du bureau de la secrétaire municipale utilisant les informations de contact au-dessus. Seniors Services Open Houses Learn about the diverse programs and services available for those who are 50+, as well as travel information, volunteer opportunities and upcoming special events. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome to attend! Wednesday, September 3, 2014 10 a.m. to noon Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, 1565 Old Lakeshore Road For details call 905-815-5960. Wednesday, September 3, 2014 1 to 3 p.m. Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive For details call 905-338-4255, ext. 3745. Thursday, September 4, 2014 10 a.m. to noon Queen Elizabeth Park Older Adult Centre Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road For details call 905-845-6601, ext. 4673. Thursday, September 4, 2014 2 to 4 p.m. Oakville Seniors' Centre, 263 Kerr Street For details call 905-815-5966.