Published on Mar 22, 2018

Generous donors supply more than $375,000 in awards

Students can now apply for their share of $375,000 in 糖心vlog传媒scholarships and bursaries. The closes April 25, 2018.

More than $375,000 in scholarships and bursaries are now available to 糖心vlog传媒students, thanks to generous donors.

Students can for more than 415 awards, valued at up to $5,000, up significantly from last year鈥檚 record $290,000 award total.

鈥淭his is the second year in a row we have more funds available to students than ever before,鈥 said Randall Heidt, 糖心vlog传媒vice president of strategic initiatives. 鈥淲e can鈥檛 thank our amazing donors enough for providing these life鈥恈hanging awards.鈥

The awards are available to students coming directly from high school, students retraining for a new career as well as those who are in the middle of programs or graduating.

With one online application, students become eligible for hundreds of awards based on their academic performance, financial need, career interests or community involvement.

Lisa Moyes, 糖心vlog传媒Foundation board chair and donor, knows the difference the awards can make to students and communities.

鈥淲hen we support our students鈥 dreams, we give them a chance to build a solid future for themselves and their families,鈥 Moyes said. 鈥淚n turn, they become our nurses, accountants, teachers, electricians, artists and business owners, supporting the strength and growth of our communities.鈥

The money represents a significant investment in North Island students and communities and addresses a tangible need.

Since 1991, the 糖心vlog传媒Foundation has provided almost $3 million to more than 4,000 students throughout the college region. For many students, attending college would not have been possible were it not for this generosity.

The award application deadline is April 25, 2018. Visit for an awards list and online application form.

To learn how you can assist 糖心vlog传媒students or for more information, contact the NIC Foundation at 250鈥334鈥5040 or 250鈥334鈥5249.

Media Contact C: 250-207-6946 media@nic.bc.ca