Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation is excited to announce a $1,000,000 commitment to provide $50,000 into the general scholarship fund for the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) for the next 20 years. This commitment aims to offer more opportunities for our students to grow and inspire the next generation.
This long-term commitment demonstrates SNGRDC’s unwavering dedication to the Six Nations community and its belief in the importance of education. This contribution comes from additional funding generated by SNGRDC’s Economic Interest portfolio. For more information on SNGRDC’s portfolio, please visit https://sndevcorp.ca/portfolio.
This annual contribution will further increase SNGRDC’s existing $1.48 million post-secondary contributions over 20 years to a total of $2.48 million. SNGRDC has facilitated several scholarships and bursaries funded by its business partners that are administered by GRPSEO and Indspire. For more information on existing SNGRDC scholarships and bursaries, please visit www.sndevcorp.ca/scholarships-bursaries.
“We are happy to further our commitment to education within Six Nations for the next 20 years alongside GRPSEO, knowing that this contribution will help pave the way for a brighter future for students of the Six Nations community” said Matt Jamieson, President & CEO of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation.
“The Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation’s commitment and financial contribution towards the GRPSEO scholarship fund will definitely make an impressive difference for students since they will be able to focus more on their academics and be less distracted by the financial demands of higher education,” said Justine Henhawk-Bomberry, Director of Post Secondary Student Services at GRPSEO.
SNGRDC remains committed to the growth and prosperity of the Six Nations community, and this extended collaboration with GRPSEO exemplifies the organization’s dedication to supporting education and driving positive change within the community.
For more information about GRPSEO and its application process for post-secondary students, please visit www.grpseo.org.