NY State Scholarship

Made possible through funding from the former New York State Public Sector Coalition on Health Benefits (NYSPSCHB).

In the ongoing effort to encourage employee benefit education, the International Foundation awards a scholarship to attend the Annual Employee Benefits Conference. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual that meets the following criteria:

1. Student or recent graduate of the New York State public university system, who is a
   • Current graduate student studying public administration, health benefits, health benefits administration or related degree program

   OR

   • Recent graduate earning a bachelor’s or graduate degree, with a study emphasis in public administration, health benefits, health benefits administration or related program.
2. Employed or seeking employment in the public sector.

The scholarship includes:

• Conference registration to the Annual Employee Benefits Conference
• Domestic coach airfare, departing from a major airport closest to your residence
• Four nights deluxe hotel accommodations. (Hotel is determined by the International Foundation).
• Recognition and networking opportunities at the Public Sector Reception, held at the Annual Conference.
• Recognition at a keynote session
• Access to all Annual Conference sessions, excluding pre-conference sessions.

Application and Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated by a panel of public sector representatives who are members of the International Foundation, as well as administrative staff members of the International Foundation. Applications must be received by September 30, 2008. Please send an e-mail to Stacy Van Alstyne to express interest.

Notification

All applicants will be notified of their status by October 10, 2008.

Contact

Questions can be directed to Stacy Van Alstyne, Director of Public Relations at (262) 373-7746.