MARS CANADA LAUNCHES NEW BURSARY FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

students in Canada heading to postsecondary school are eligible to apply to a new bursary from Caledon chocolate and pet food maker, Mars Canada.

Mars Canada and Indspire announced a new partnership aimed at furthering Indigenous education, including a bursary which will provide $450,000 in financial awards to Indigenous students pursuing a post-secondary education.

"At Mars, we're committed to building a better future where everyone thrives and can reach their full potential," says ChanIndigenous tal Templeton, general manager, Mars Canada. "There is a significant need to drive greater equal opportunities for Indigenous students especially in access to education in Canada. This partnership and new bursary aim to support this endeavour, helping to create a more inclusive future for all."

Through a three-year partnership, Mars Canada will directly support Indspire's annual Soaring and Building Brighter Futures programs

This program advances career development opportunities and offers needsbased bursaries to Indigenous students to further their education.

"With this impactful commitment, Mars Canada

illustrates their steadfast support in creating opportunity and access to education in Indigenous communities," says, Mike DeGagné, president and CEO, Indspire. "We are happy to have developed a strong partnership with Mars Canada and look forward to working together to champion greater investments in Indigenous

Peoples and the future of Canada."

The Mars Canada Award for Indigenous Students will be open to students nationally across Canada beginning May 1.

For further information, and for students interested in applying, please visit: www.indspire.ca/ programs/students/bursaries-scholarships.