Travel Bursary Program

The Fraser Institute offers a limited number of travel bursaries to cover transportation and accommodation costs for BC students outside of the Lower Mainland wanting to attend an Explore Public Policy Issues post-secondary student seminar in downtown Vancouver. If you are interested in public policy, the economy, politics, business, and critical issues of the day, apply today to enjoy a challenging and inspiring day of discussion and inquiry while networking with like-minded students from across British Columbia.

Travel Bursary program

Travel Bursary program

Travel Bursary Program Dates:

  • November 1 - 3, 2024
    Coast Coal Harbour Hotel

  • February 28 - March 2, 2025
    Coast Coal Harbour Hotel

Bursary Includes:
  • Airfare from the closest major BC airport to Vancouver
  • Stipend to help cover personal expenses during travel and stay in Vancouver
  • Shared hotel accommodation on Friday and Saturday night
  • Attendance at the Explore Public Policy Issues seminar on Saturday
  • Saturday morning breakfast, breaks, and lunch, and post-seminar networking reception with speakers and Fraser Institute staff

Please note the bursary does not include roundtrip transportation to your local airport, meals on Friday and Sunday, or any other supplementary expenses not listed above. The modest stipend is designed to contribute to these expenses.

Eligibility:

  • You must be a student between the ages of 19 and 30 on the date of the seminar and currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
  • You must reside in British Columbia but outside of the Lower Mainland.

Please note: Travel Bursary applicants should not complete the separate Vancouver Explore Public Policy Issues registration form, as successful bursary applicants will automatically be registered for the seminar.

Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open and are due September 30th, 2024, after which applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for the March 2025 cohort.

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