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    Want to travel to Vancouver and take part in lively discussions about the most critical issues of the day with leading policy experts?

    Apply for a bursary to attend the Vancouver public policy student seminar for FREE

    The seminar will take place in the fall of 2012. Please visit our website for updates on dates and location, which will be posted in the summer.

    The Fraser Institute offers a limited number of Travel Bursaries to cover transportation and accommodation costs for students wanting to attend our Explore Public Policy student seminar in Vancouver.

    If you are passionate about the economy, business, and critical issues of the day, join other students from across BC and listen to community and business leaders address important public policy issues. Enjoy a challenging and inspiring day of discussion and inquiry while networking with like-minded individuals.

    Bursary Includes:

    • Airfare from the closest major BC airport to Vancouver
    • Return transportation from airport to conference hotel
    • Shared hotel accommodation on Friday and Saturday nights
    • Attendance at the Explore Public Policy Issues seminar on Saturday
    • Saturday morning breakfast, breaks, lunch and reception with speakers

    Eligibility:

    • You must be a student currently enrolled in Grade 12, college, or university
    • You must be a resident of British Columbia that lives outside of the Lower Mainland, Victoria, Prince George, or the Kelowna area (from Vernon to Penticton)
    • You must be between the ages of 17 and 30

    Please note: there will be a seminar in Kelowna on March 2, 2012. Therefore Kelowna residents, and those located in surrounding areas, are no longer eligible for the travel bursary.

    Sponsored by the Lotte & John Hecht Memorial Foundation

    For enquires, contact Yu-Hui Kiang at yuhui.kiang@fraserinstitue.org or 1-800-665-3558 ext. 526