Investing in Aboriginal Students
January 20, 2010 9:00 AM
McGuinty Government Building Tomorrow's Highly Skilled Workforce
Aboriginal postsecondary students across the province will benefit from new student bursaries and enhanced programs and services.
The Ontario government has created a bursary program to help Aboriginal students in financial need attend college, university or Aboriginal postsecondary institutions in the province. The government is also funding a range of Aboriginal student support services, including career counselling, mentoring and Elders in residence - a program enabling Elders to share their wisdom and experience with students.
The government's efforts are aimed at ensuring that more Aboriginal students pursue and succeed in postsecondary education.
Quick Facts
- The government is investing $26.4 million in Aboriginal postsecondary education in 2009-10.
- There are nine Aboriginal postsecondary institutions in Ontario.
- About 11,000 Aboriginal students were enrolled in Ontario postsecondary institutions last year.
Learn More
- ontario.ca/tcu-news
- Explore what you can do after high school.
- Find out more about Ontario's colleges and universities.
Contacts
- Public Inquiries
416-325-2929 or 1-800-387-5514
TTY 1-800-263-2892
- Ralph Benmergui
Minister's Office
416 326-1628
ralph.benmergui@ontario.ca - Tanya Blazina
Communications Branch
416-325-2746
tanya.blazina@ontario.ca
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
ontario.ca/postsecondary