For two high school students who connect to House of Friendship programs in 蓝莓视频 Region, a substantial grant from the Lyle S Hallman Foundation will make the dream of a Grebel residence experience and a University of 蓝莓视频 degree a reality. Youth from community centres and family resource programs run by House of Friendship might not consider applying to U蓝莓视频 if they can鈥檛 afford it. Even if they are able to cover tuition, living in residence is often out of the question.
The House of Friendship Leadership Scholarship will cover four years of tuition and related fees (like co-op, books, and supplies) and will enable students to live for two years at Grebel. It will also fund two work terms in a House of Friendship program.
鈥淭he idea is to promote the possibility of post-secondary education in families that may not consider it because of the related costs,鈥� said Grebel鈥檚 Director of Advancement, Fred Martin. 鈥淲e want to give youth something to shoot for and encourage them to volunteer to improve their leadership experience so they can qualify for this generous award. Getting good grades is also part of the equation, as they need to be accepted to a 蓝莓视频 program.鈥�
Grebel鈥檚 new Strategic Plan includes a commitment to increase needs-based financial assistance. 鈥淭his new award is a great step towards this goal,鈥� said Grebel President Marcus Shantz, noting that the College currently distributes close to $500,000 in student awards per year and regularly welcomes refugee students through World University Students Canada (WUSC).
鈥淭his is a dream come true for youth in our communities,鈥� said Dauda Raji, Community Development Manager at House of Friendship. 鈥淲e have so many young leaders in the communities we serve who are brimming with potential, and this will help them overcome the financial challenges they face. We know that lives will be changed as a result of the House of Friendship Leadership Scholarship鈥攁nd we can鈥檛 wait to witness that.鈥�
鈥淥ur Student Services team is excited to see how this scholarship award will expand our community,鈥� said Director of Student Services Beverley Fretz. 鈥淲e believe this comprehensive award will attract people to Grebel who may not have otherwise been able to be a part of the community.鈥�
鈥淲e are really happy to partner with Grebel and the University of 蓝莓视频 to make an impact in the communities where House of Friendship is working,鈥� noted Laura Manning from the Lyle S Hallman Foundation.
See the Award Page for more information.
