June 23, 2010

Scholarship program provides post-secondary assistance to children of fallen soldiers

OSHAWA, ONT. – In an effort to honour the many brave and heroic men and women of the Canadian Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice, Durham College has joined the Project Hero scholarship program which provides financial aid for children of Canadian Forces personnel who have lost their lives while serving in an active mission.

The scholarship provides free tuition and program-related fees for the duration of a program of study as well as one year of free on-campus residence to students who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada; are under the age of 26; are the dependant of a Canadian Forces personnel killed during an active mission; and are registered as a full-time Durham College student. Students must also maintain satisfactory academic standing in their program.

“Durham College is pleased to provide high-quality post-secondary education to the sons and daughters of our fallen soldiers,” said Don Lovisa, president, Durham College. “The Project Hero program is a wonderful way to continue the legacy of those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms. It is our hope that their children will benefit from these scholarships and create a successful future for themselves in memory of their courageous parents.”

Project Hero was created by retired General Rick Hillier and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Reed in 2009 to recognize the men and women who have served and perished for their country through active duty and specifically acknowledge their contributions to the Canadian Forces and society as a whole.

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Media contact: 
Michelle Roebuck
Communications, Marketing and External Relations
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca

 

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