VANCOUVER – Ashton College is now accepting applications for the Lilian To Bursaries from new Canadian immigrants who would like to improve their education and pursue a more fulfilling career.
The bursaries, presented in partnership with Canadian Immigrant Magazine, will be awarded to four outstanding students and cover full-time tuition for a range of Ashton College programs.
Newcomers to Canada often face seemingly insurmountable barriers when it comes to job searching in their adopted country. Unable to secure a role matching their level of education and expertise, many recent immigrants are unable to gain relevant Canadian work experience. And with college fees costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, many people do not have the option of returning to school to upgrade their skills.
Often, the only obstacle between an immigrant and employment is recognized credentials. That’s why Ashton College is offering new immigrants the chance to advance their career prospects, embark upon exciting opportunities, fuel their self-worth and empower them to achieve their highest potential.
For Lourena Dicdiquin, her career transformed when she received a Lilian To Bursary in 2008. Like many immigrants, Lourena moved to Canada searching for greener pastures, only to discover that her degree was not recognized here. She credits the bursary and Ashton College’s Human Resources Management program with enabling her to retrain in her field and gain hands-on skills.
The bursaries honour the life of Lilian To, who was a crusader for immigrants as the long-time executive director and CEO of SUCCESS, a multi-service community organization that provides assistance to new immigrants. To died suddenly of a heart attack 2005 and the bursaries ensure that her work with immigrants continues by addressing the challenges they face when trying to secure a stable career in Canada.
For more information about the submission requirements for the Lilian To Bursaries, visit www.ashtoncollege.com/grants.
