$5,000 Trades Bursaries Available, Thanks to Donation to Okanagan College

Students who are wanting to go to college, but are struggling to find the cash, Okanagan College is here to help.

Thanks to a $250,000 donation by The Joyce Foundation new entrance bursaries will be created, as well as existing financial aid for students within the College’s Trades and Apprentice programs.

The cheque is one of the biggest donations ever received by the college when it comes to student support.

“This gift represents a tremendous investment in the future of many students in our region,” said Okanagan College’s President Jim Hamilton. “We are very grateful to The Joyce Foundation for enhancing our efforts to make trades training accessible for a diverse array of learners.

Beginning in January ten awards valued at $5,000 will be available for students with financial need.

“Education is key in opening new pathways to success. The Joyce Foundation is very pleased to be part of that process at Okanagan College,” said Ron Joyce, founder of The Joyce Foundation.

The Joyce Foundation has a focus of providing access to education for those who have significant financial need.

“We are very excited to see young people use these entrance awards as a catalyst for change in their lives,” says Kathy Butler, Executive Director of the Okanagan College Foundation. “And for our existing students in need of support, the impact will be just as profound – for some, it can mean the difference between staying in school or not.”