MattersCommunityFirst seen Jun 27, 2023
Langford Education Awards Fund terms
The committee recommended distributing the City's $75,000 annual contribution among Royal Roads, UVic, Camosun and Justice Institute of BC according to projected enrolment, with entrance awards up to $10,000. The proposed eligibility targets local students with financial need, including preference for under-represented groups.
Where it stands: Committee recommended the fund allocation and award criteria Jun 27, 2023; no Council decision is listed.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Jun 27, 2023
Langford Education Awards Fund presentation
Royal Roads University representatives presented the Langford Education Awards Fund, a scholarship proposal connected to the university's Langford campus. The presentation concerned financial support for students, but this item records no award terms or amount.
Jul 17, 2023
Langford Education Fund distribution
The City allocated its $75,000 annual pledge to the Langford Education Fund and set eligibility and award criteria. The fund supports education awards for eligible recipients.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
June 27, 2023· Advisory Committee
Committee recommends education fund allocation and award criteria
Committee recommended Council approve the recommended allocation and eligibility criteria for the Langford Education Awards Fund, including $75,000 annual allocation to partner institutions and entrance awards up to $10,000.
Decision: Withdrawn amendment to broaden eligible high school geography to Southern Vancouver Island.
Withdrawn
Decision: Recommended Council adopt the $75,000 allocation method and award criteria with up to $10,000 awards.
Passed
Decision: Withdrawn amendment to move eligibility items into the preference section.
Withdrawn