Niagara College has joined a unique national program designed to provide financial support to the children of fallen Canadian soldiers.
Inspired by retired General Rick Hillier and Honorary Lt. Colonel Kevin Reed, Project Hero is a program through which colleges and universities offer scholarships and bursaries for dependent children of Canadian Forces personnel killed while serving in an active military mission.
“Project Hero recognizes the sacrifices made by Canadian men and women in defence of freedom around the world,” said Niagara College President Dan Patterson. “It creates new opportunities for young people who may otherwise be unable to pursue their dreams. Niagara College is very proud to join this important initiative.”
The scholarship program will provide tuition and help to offset other expenses for the duration of the recipient’s full-time program of study.
Eligible recipients must be Canadian citizens under the age of 26 who are a dependant of a member of the Canadian Forces who lost his or her life while serving in an active military mission, and must be registered as a full-time post-secondary student at Niagara College.
For further information, including how to contribute to the Project Hero Scholarship Fund, contact Lyn Russo, Director of Development, Niagara College Foundation at lrusso@niagaracollege.ca or 905 735-2211 ext. 7864.
The Project Hero Scholarship Fund furthers Niagara College’s commitment to providing financial assistance to help students and parents with the costs associated with post-secondary education.
With 8,000 full-time students, Niagara College offers more than 90 diploma, baccalaureate degrees and advanced level programs at campuses in Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, applied health and community safety, and the College is home to the globally-recognized Niagara Culinary Institute and Niagara College Teaching Winery. In 2008, Niagara College launched a $90 million campus redevelopment project, which is scheduled for completion in 2011.
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For information, contact:
Gordon Hunchak
Director, Marketing & Communications
905 735-2211 ext. 7567
905 650-7820 (cell)
ghunchak@niagaracollege.ca
Lynn Russo
Director of Development
Niagara College Foundation
905-735-2211 ext. 7864
lrusso@niagaracollege.ca
