Villa Charities is excited to announce it is launching a new national scholarship program for post-secondary undergraduate and graduate students. The Villa Charities Scholarship Program will be available to students of all backgrounds and faiths, who believe in and will help further Villa Charities’ mission to enrich lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.
As the charitable arm of Villa Charities, the Villa Charities Foundation provides crucial funding for areas such as senior care, youth services, education and scholarships, cultural programming, and capital needs. For more information, visit villacharities.com/give.
“This scholarship program comes at a critical time for post-secondary students as they are feeling the economic impact of COVID-19,” says Anthony DiCaita, President & CEO, Villa Charities Inc. “Now more than ever, Villa Charities is committed to supporting students in our community, and we hope this financial assistance will be an important first step in ensuring their bright future.
Villa Charities will also work directly with George Brown College to offer two dedicated scholarship programs to full-time students who are enrolled in the following programs:
- The Architectural Technology Program at the Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies, School of Architectural Studies (third year). Four awards of $2,500 each.
- The Italian Program (Postgraduate) at the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts, Chef School. Four awards of $5,000 each.
George Brown students can start applying after September 2020 for the 2020/2021 academic year. Students can apply through the George Brown College’s Awards Office and complete their application on the Stu-View portal.
“I am thrilled that Villa Charities is launching this new initiative to support the youth in our community,” continues DiCaita. “We believe that education is a fundamental pillar of success and long-term prosperity, and therefore any person, regardless of background, is encouraged to apply.”
“Villa Charities is to be lauded for this forward-thinking initiative. As such, we at the George Brown College Foundation are pleased to facilitate this timely scholarship program, as it supports select construction and culinary students in their educational pursuits during the economic fallout of the pandemic, as well as, promotes Italian culture and heritage.” says Dr. Cindy Gouveia, President of the George Brown College Foundation.
For more information about this award, please contact the George Brown College Foundation through either:
Carmel Drumgoole, Development Liaison (Carmel.Drumgoole@georgebrown.ca ) or Krisztina Arany, Senior Development Officer (karany@georgebrown.ca ) at (416) 415-5000 ext. 4356.
