Dobell Scholarship
The purpose of the Ken Dobell Public Service Education Scholarship Fund is to encourage students with an interest in federal, provincial, local government and First Nations administration and policy studies and who are pursuing such courses leading to a diploma or degree. The fund has been established to recognize the career and contributions of former Vancouver City Manager and Deputy Premier Ken Dobell to the public service.
Funds for the Ken Dobell Public Service Education Fund will be managed by the Vancouver Foundation. A Scholarship Advisory Committee, with representatives appointed by the Board of Directors of the Local Government Management Association from local, provincial and federal governments and First Nations organizations will provide advice to the Vancouver Foundation in respect to Scholarship disbursements.
Each Fall, starting in 2010 the Vancouver Foundation will award one or more scholarships to applicants. Scholarships may be available to reimburse tuition, school related expenses or travel. Priorities for scholarship reimbursement will be set assigned by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. Upon award of scholarship, funds will be paid directly to qualified donees only such as post-secondary institutions or local governments to reimburse costs associated with the course of studies.
Scholarships will be available for one year after the date of award. The scholarship will be available to assist students whose permanent residence is in British Columbia and who are accepted or are registered in a course of studies at a recognized post-secondary institution.
Individuals eligible to apply include employees of local government, UBCM, MFA, the provincial government and agencies, the federal government and agencies, First Nations or any individual who has shown a demonstrated interest in public administration or policy studies.
Detailed application information and eligibility criteria will be posted in Spring, 2010.
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