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University of Northern British Columbia

Association of Former MLAs of BC Award

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Disciplines
1000 CAD
Grant
Canada
Location
01 Apr 2026
Application deadline

About

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to encouraging students from diverse backgrounds and experience to further their academic education through the establishment of scholarships, which promote academic excellence, and bursaries, which assist students in overcoming financial barriers to post-secondary education.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

$1,000

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The Association of Former MLAs of British Columbia through its Ned deBeck Foundation held annual university student assistance fund-raising dinners. All funds raised at these events were forwarded to the four BC universities. The proceeds are directed to students who have shown an indication to enter public service and who may require some financial assistance to enable them to continue their studies.

Benefits

There is one scholarship available, worth $1,000

Eligibility

  • Available to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a Political Science Program who demonstrates an interest in future public service (elected or appointed).

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Political Science

Locations

Canada

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Apr 2026

Complete the Career Goals section (indicating your desire to enter into politics through public service or legislative assembly) of the online Awards Application.

Applications Accepted: Oct 15, 2025 to Apr 01, 2026

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