URBAN MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN JUNIOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

OBJECTIVE:
To provide 3 annual scholarships in the amount of $400 each to Clerks or Assistant Administrators desiring to obtain their educations requirement for the Standard Certificate
* 2 scholarships shall be provided to town or village Clerks
* 1 scholarship shall be provided to an Assistant Administrator

CRITERIA:
* Must be employed by an urban or northern municipality
* Must be a member of UMAAS
* Shall have completed the first semester of the program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
* Applicants shall submit a letter of application for funding assistance to the Advisory Committee
* The application shall address the following issues:
                            * Length of service as an Administrator or Assistant Administrator
                            * How long has the applicant been a member of UMAAS
                            * Indicate if employing Council will be providing any assistance
                            * Outline community activities
                            * Outline education previously obtained
                            * Confirm successful completion of at least one semester under the Local                                Government Administration Certificate program
                            * Provide any additional information which may assist the Committee to                               reach a decision
                            *Application deadline is October 1st of each year

PAYMENT PROCEDURE:
* 50% of the scholarship shall be paid upon successful completion of the 2nd semester
* The remaining 50% shall be paid upon successful completion of the 3rd semester and proof of enrollment into the 4th semester.
* The committee will be permitted to consider the spring semester in the awarding of the scholarships.
* The committee may award partial scholarships on a per semester basis, provided applications are received in advance of the semester start date.
GENERAL:
* The Committee’s decision shall be final
* The Committee shall not be required to provide reasons for its decision
* The Committee shall, from time to time, recommend amendments to the criteria or application procedure.