NEWS RELEASE
NEW PATH YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
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The Glen Newby Scholarship Fund, a collaboration between the Common Roof and New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path), is accepting applications from youth in Simcoe County who are entering into or continuing post-secondary studies and/or apprenticeship programs this year.
This scholarship honours the legacy and commitment of former New Path CEO Glen Newby’s almost five decades of work in the child and youth mental health sector.
“Over the past three years, the Glen Newby Scholarship Fund has supported youth in our community with their post-secondary or apprenticeship education goals,” says James Thomson, president and CEO of the Common Roof. “This partnership between the Common Roof and New Path in providing this scholarship opportunity is invaluable. To date $15,000 in scholarships have been awarded to nine local youth recipients.”
Applications for this year’s scholarship are open until April 30, 2023, and are available to any young person up to the age of 24 years residing in Simcoe County, entering, or continuing in post-secondary studies and/or apprenticeship programs. There are three scholarships available: one award of $2,500 and two awards of $1,250 each. More information and the application form are available at www.thecommonroof.ca/scholarship.
“We are proud to collaborate in providing financial assistance to deserving youth in our communities,” says Elizabeth McKeeman, CEO of New Path Youth and Family Services. “Youth are our future, and we are thrilled to help them reach their learning goals.”
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