{"id":493258,"date":"2021-05-13T09:58:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/seneca-launches-tuition-bursary-for-current-and-former-youth-in-care\/"},"modified":"2021-05-13T09:58:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:58:08","slug":"seneca-launches-tuition-bursary-for-current-and-former-youth-in-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/seneca-launches-tuition-bursary-for-current-and-former-youth-in-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Seneca Launches Tuition Bursary for Current and Former Youth in Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nPartnership with the Child Welfare Political Action Committee will help eliminate tuition barriers
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Toronto, Ontario, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seneca is partnering with the Child Welfare Political Action Committee (PAC)<\/a> to introduce a tuition bursary that will support 30 current and former youth in care. Seneca is the first GTA postsecondary institution to implement this kind of bursary program. \u00a0<\/p>\n

This announcement comes ahead of Children and Youth Care Day in Ontario, which is held every year on May 14 to raise awareness about children and youth in the care of the provincial government. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Starting in September 2021, the Seneca bursary for Ontario youth in care will be available to eligible students of all ages pursuing their first postsecondary credential at Seneca. The bursary is being fully funded by Seneca.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeneca is delighted to work with the Child Welfare PAC to help current and former youth in care reach their postsecondary and career goals,\u201d said David Agnew, Seneca President. \u201cTuition support like this helps individuals imagine what could be possible with a new credential or skillset.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the Child Welfare PAC, a federal not-for-profit representing the rights of children in government care, there are approximately 12,000 current and 100,000 former youth in care in Ontario. From age 18 to 21, those in care receive an allowance of approximately $875 a month. When this support ends, pursuing a postsecondary education becomes more difficult.<\/p>\n

\u201cPostsecondary studies gave me hope and a future after foster care,\u201d said Jane Kovarikova, founder of the Child Welfare PAC, a former Crown Ward and doctoral candidate at Western University. \u201cThank you to Seneca for being the first postsecondary institution in the GTA to stand up for our future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prospective students can learn more about Seneca\u2019s available scholarships and bursaries online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n About Seneca
<\/b>Seneca is taking on the great challenges of our time \u2013 rebuilding the economy, equity and sustainability \u2013 while navigating through the pandemic safely. We\u2019re delivering great polytechnic education that combines rigorous academics with practical training. From health care to technology, business to creative arts, community services to arts and sciences, we help students get ready to make their mark in the world. We\u2019re #SenecaProud of our expert faculty, excellent staff and outstanding facilities. We have deep connections with industry and offer thousands of co-op and work placements to get our graduates job-ready. Full-time or part-time, in-person or online, students choose the option that suits them. Learn more:\u00a0senecacollege.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

\n About PAC<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

The Child Welfare PAC is a federal not-for-profit that represents the interests of children raised by the government. The advisory board consists of professionals from academia, law, business, advocacy & public service who have lived experience in child protection systems. The complete advocacy agenda may be reviewed here: www.childwelfarepac.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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