Educational Publisher NELSON launches scholarship program for Indigenous youth
April 3, 2018
NELSON, Canada’s leading educational publisher, has launched a scholarship program for Indigenous youth. The company is seeking to help empower Indigenous young people in their journey towards educational success and achievement through the scholarship program, open to First Nation, Métis and Inuit students in their last year of high school.
“All students need to be given the tools to succeed; to learn, to thrive and to find their voice,” said Steve Brown, President and CEO at NELSON. “For too long, many of our Indigenous students have faced barriers to post-secondary success. Through these scholarships, we are hoping to alleviate some of the financial strain these students face and to support more equitable access within our system.”
"All students need to be given the tools to succeed; to learn, to thrive and to find their voice."
"All students need to be given the tools to succeed; to learn, to thrive and to find their voice."
“Canadians are on a collective journey towards reconciliation. Through their support of Indigenous youth, NELSON is helping to empower young people to be the leaders in their communities that they are meant to be, and to play an integral role in helping our country to achieve its full potential,” said Kevin Lamoureux, Education Lead at The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) at the University ofManitoba.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada recognizes that Indigenous languages are a fundamental and valued part of Canada’s culture and that there is an urgency to preserve them. To qualify, students must be completing their final year of high school, have achieved an average of 80 per cent or higher and have demonstrated a commitment to preserving Indigenous languages and culture. First Nation, Métis and Inuit students are eligible to apply for the NELSON scholarships, each valued at $3,000 plus $500 of NELSON product. The scholarships are in addition to NELSON’s Civic Scholarships program.
The scholarship application process will be open from April 3, 2018 until June 29, 2018. To learn more about the scholarship application requirements and details, please visit: nelson.com/scholarship