Okanagan College Media Release


Okanagan College is joining a host of Canadian colleges and universities participating in a scholarship program created to help the dependents of Canadian Forces personnel killed in action since 2002.

The College has announced that it will join Project Hero, which was started a year ago by Kevin Reed and Retired General Rick Hillier.  Reed is Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the 31 Brigade, Service Units and Chairman of Equity Transfer and Trust Company.  Okanagan College will join 38 other institutions in the country offering to help the eligible dependents by helping cover the cost of tuition.

Beginning September 2010, the College will provide a tuition waiver – to a maximum of $3,000 per semester – for eligible students for up to four academic terms toward the completion of two-year post-secondary program, with potential renewal for an additional four academic terms for students who pursue a degree at the College.

“Project Hero scholarships are a positive and meaningful way to acknowledge the sacrifices of soldiers who have lost their lives and the hardships their families can face,” says Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton.

“I am thrilled to have Okanagan College join the Project Hero initiative.  We are well on our way to obtaining the support of most post-secondary schools and Okanagan College’s commitment is significant step in that direction,” says Kevin Reed.

For more information about Okanagan College’s Project Hero Scholarship go to www.okanagan.bc.ca/financialaid.