新移民走向成功面临许多艰辛，对于其中许多人来说，教育能够帮助他们，实现自身的潜在价值。近日，Ashton College宣布了Lilian To助学金项目。该助学金每年发放，高达$8,000，来纪念S.U.C.C.E.S.S.机构的创始人Lilian To，更多详情如下。
Ashton College Offers $8,000 Bursary to New Immigrants Nominations Now Being Accepted
New immigrants often face hardships on their path to success and for many, it is an education that helps them to realize their full potential. Ashton College is pleased to announce the nomination period for this year’s Lilian To Bursary. Released annually, the bursary is valued at $8,000 and commemorates the life of Lilian To, founder of S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a multi-service community organization providing assistance to new immigrants.
Lilian To was a crusader for immigrants and worked tirelessly to champion their rights and it is in her memory that Ashton awards the bursary to up to four deserving students. “Many new immigrants face financial barriers to their education,” said Ashton President Colin Fortes. “The bursary is our way of removing these barriers and celebrating their accomplishments. We feel that Lilian would be proud.”
One of the many issues new immigrants face when they arrive in Canada is not having their educational credentials recognized. Ashton offers numerous program upgrade options for students looking to transfer their degrees, upgrade their skill set and reenter the workforce.
For students to be eligible to receive the Lilian To bursary, they must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have arrived in Canada for the first time within the past five years. Students are expected to write a brief 500 word essay detailing their financial need, purpose, and future goals as well as submit references. Applications are adjudicated by an external four judge panel with up to four bursaries officially awarded in September.
This year’s deadline for nominations is July 30th and Ashton encourages anyone interested to apply. For more information: http://www.ashtoncollege.ca/2016-lilian-to-bursaries/ Or contact Ashton Admissions: admissions@ashtoncollege.ca (604) 6285784
