Distinguished Members Legacy Fund

Applications for the scholarship are currently closed. They will open again in April, 2025.

Background:

The Local Government Management Association, in partnership with the Vancouver Foundation has established the Distinguished Members Legacy Fund as a way for friends and colleagues to recognize the achievement of LGMA members who have passed away, retired, or have made extraordinary contributions to the field of local government in British Columbia.

Established as an educational scholarship fund, the Legacy Fund has been set up as a registered charity to enable donors to receive a tax deduction for contributions.

Distinguished Members Legacy Fund Scholarship

The purpose of the Distinguished Members Legacy Fund Scholarship is to encourage students with an interest in local government management and administration to pursue post-secondary opportunities. A scholarship is available to assist students who have a demonstrated interest in local government public service and who are accepted or are registered in a course of studies at an accredited post-secondary institution. Both full time and part time students are eligible to apply, making the scholarship available to individuals currently working in local government. Preference will be given to applicants from smaller communities. 

Each Fall the Vancouver Foundation will award one or more scholarships to applicants. Upon award of scholarship, funds will be paid directly as a voucher to the specified post-secondary institution to pay for tuition and texts costs.

The Scholarship shall be for one year in the amount of $1,500. This will be awarded to the successful candidate as a voucher to the specified post-secondary institution upon proof of registration.

Honour Roll Nominations

Do you want to nominate an LGMA member who has passed away, retired or has made extraordinary contributions to the field of local government in British Columbia? 

 Please provide a photo and summary (to a maximum of 300 words) on the member's career, achievements and significant contributions in the field of local government, and send to  office@lgma.ca

Contributions of $500 or more made specifically in the name of an honoured member, along with a personal biography will be included in LGMA's Honour Roll.

 View the current  Honour Roll of Members

How to Make a Donation in the Name of an Honoured Member

To make a donation in the name of an honoured member to the LGMA Distinguished Members Legacy Fund, follow the steps below: 

1. Visit the  LGMA's Distinguished Members Legacy Fund page  on the Vancouver Foundation website
2. Click “Donate”
3. Select “Individual or organization” for what kind of donor you are
4. Select " In Honour of" and type the name of the member in who's name you'd like to make your donation. 
5. Enter in your contact information unless you want to remain anonymous, and payment information.
6. You have the option of sending an E-Card to the family along with your donation.