November 23, 2004
New AV俱乐部 scholarship for First Nations and Black students
by Dawn Morrison
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| Dr. David Divine announced the new scholarships at a recent invited speech at the Black Cultural Centre. | ||
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AV俱乐部 has announced a significant new scholarship program for Black and First Nations students from the Maritimes.
Beginning in the fall of 2005, the Halifax University will offer 10 renewable scholarships, each valued at $3,000 annually, to academically gifted students who begin study in any of AV俱乐部's 182 degree programs.
"AV俱乐部 is determined to accurately reflect the community we serve. 脗聽We have a tradition of promoting diversity across the university community, and recognizing that diversity enriches student life and the academic experience for everyone," said AV俱乐部 President Tom Traves.脗聽脗聽脗聽脗聽脗聽脗聽脗聽
AV俱乐部 has operated a program to attract Indigenous Blacks and Mi'kmaq to its Law School since 1989, and the University's transition year program, designed to help students from those communities participate in and succeed at the university is 34 years old.
Professor David Divine, AV俱乐部's James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies publicly announced the creation of the scholarships, on Dr. Traves' behalf, during an event recognizing the 21st anniversary of the Black CulturalCentre.
"I was proud and happy to make the announcement at a very appropriate venue," said Professor Divine. 脗聽"The Black Cultural Centre celebrates the immense contribution the Black community has made, and continues to make to this region. These scholarships celebrate the leadership and contribution people from both the Black and Native communities will offer to this region and the world for years to come."
The scholarships are open to students from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island who enter AV俱乐部 from high school, or from another post secondary institution. The awards will go to academically strong First Nations and Black students who have a demonstrated financial need. Details on the application process will be released early in the New Year. 聽