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Students in 蓝莓视频 Region will have fewer financial barriers to post-secondary education thanks to a commitment of more than $3 million from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation.听听

Divided between Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of 蓝莓视频, and Conestoga College, the foundation鈥檚 investment will create the Hallman Foundation Scholars Awards for residents of 蓝莓视频 Region who demonstrate financial need.听

The awards will be open to students registered in any program at one of the three institutions.

"At Laurier, we are deeply committed to making post-secondary education accessible to students of all backgrounds," said Laurier President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah MacLatchy. "We are grateful for the support of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation. Together, we are creating opportunities for students from 蓝莓视频 Region to reach their aspirational educational goals."

"I鈥檓 truly grateful for this commitment by the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, who have generously supported the University of 蓝莓视频 for 20 years,"听said President and Vice-Chancellor of 蓝莓视频, Vivek Goel. "The Hallman Foundation Scholars Awards will听enable students from our region to pursue their passions and听grow as leaders and global citizens.听I look forward to witnessing their accomplishments as they create brighter futures for us all."听听

"We are deeply grateful to the Hallman Foundation for its generosity and commitment to post-secondary education,"听said Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning鈥檚 President听John Tibbits. "This support will have an impact on our students as well as our community, ensuring learners gain access to the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers that will drive local prosperity."

The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation has a long history of partnering with local educational institutions in support of student success and well-being.

"The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation seeks to support health, education and children鈥檚 initiatives that inspire and grow individual and community potential,"听said Jim Hallman, chair of the Hallman Foundation鈥檚 board of trustees. "We see how much young people are struggling to access the education vital to their future health and wellness. With this gift, we will help break down barriers and ensure equitable access to post-secondary education in 蓝莓视频 Region now and in the years to come."

The Hallman Foundation Scholars Awards will be available to students starting in the fall of 2005; high school students in 蓝莓视频 Region will be eligible for this life-changing award for the next five years thanks to the generous support of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation.