Al Maurer Awards

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Permanent public service employment within Edmonton city limits.
• How the proposed course of study will promote public service excellence.
• Residence in the greater Edmonton area and permanent residence or citizenship of Canada.
• Pursuit of a program of study leading to a recognized certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree, or professional designation at a school operating in Edmonton.

Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate:

• Commitment to an ongoing career in the public service.
• Educational goals related to refining the employee’s ability to promote public service excellence.
• Financial need to cover educational costs beyond those provided by the employer.

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What schools and programs are eligible?

Awards can be used at any public university, college, or technical institute operating in Edmonton, as well as at any private institution or vocational school in Edmonton which is accredited by the Province of Alberta.

An applicant’s program of study must lead to a recognized degree, diploma, certificate, or professional designation (a certification that attests to the competence of an individual to practice within a profession related to public administration, including, but not limited to, law, accounting, urban planning, business, social planning, engineering, and architecture).