Overview
This fellowship is established by Elizabeth (“Betty-Anne”) McBey, in loving memory of her late husband, Dr. Kenneth McBey. Prof. McBey was an admired instructor and mentor during his many years as a professor of business at York University.
The Dr. Kenneth McBey Graduate Fellowship in Management will be awarded to an incoming or continuing Masters or Doctoral graduate student who best demonstrates outstanding voluntary services to Canada and the community. It will be awarded annually, on a rotating basis to a student in one of the following graduate programs: Human Resources Management, Disaster & Emergency Management or Public Policy Administration and Law respectively.
Each year the eligible program awards committee will adjudicate the award and send the name of the successful recipient to the Faculty of Graduate Studies for final review and disbursement.
Program Eligibility Period:
Academic Year:
2022 – 2023 – Human Resources Management
2023 – 2024 – Disaster and Emergency Management
2024 – 2025 – Public Policy Administration and Law
Value:
- Up to $4,000 (Subject to change)
- non-renewable
Eligibility
- Current or incoming full-time graduate Masters or Doctoral student enrolled in an eligible program (see eligible programs above);
- Demonstrate outstanding voluntary services to Canada and the community
Award period (when the award will be paid)
- Upcoming academic year
Documentation
- Statement of research – applicant’s statement section should outline how the student’s research is aligned with the scope of the award;
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Transcripts from Admissions package and/or student file;
All required documentation should be saved as one pdf file and submitted to the graduate program for adjudication.
Deadline: April 30.
How to Apply
- Students must apply through the Financial Aid, Awards and Scholarships (FAAS) system.
Contact
Graduate Program in Disaster and Emergency Management
Graduate Program Administrator, Sabina Lackner
Phone: 416-736-2100 Ext. 55744
Email: slackner@yorku.ca
Graduate Program in Human Resources Management
Graduate Program Administrator, Nusratun Ara
Phone: 416-736-2100 Ext. 30095
Email: gradhrm@yorku.ca
Graduate Program in Public Policy Administration and Law
Graduate Program Administrator, Michelle Kitsis
Phone: 416-736-2100 Ext. 77528
Email: mkitsis1@yorku.ca