Manitoba introduces incentive fund for university students
Education Minister Linda McIntosh announced the Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative a 31 million dollar fund to encourage institutions to raise new funds for scholarships and bursaries for Manitoba students. The province will match one dollar for every two dollars raised. The plan aims to attract donations from donors while benefiting post secondary students in Manitoba. The government also highlights the Manitoba Learning Tax Credit which offsets tuition costs. Eligible residents can claim 10 percent of tuition plus 10 percent of allowable education expenses. the 1997 tax year will see 17.3 million in credits, about 5.3 million more than budgeted.
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dissolution of shared services worker role in Manitoba schools
Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba and the Pelly Trail Division announce the dissolution of their Shared Services Worker partnership due to economic restraint. The position, created in 1987 to provide counsell ing in schools, ends June 30 1997 though Maria Somersall becomes a full time Social Worker there and continues school contact. Regional office moves to Rossburn Elementary School the 859 2635 or toll free 1 800 483 3980.
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