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Willis College is proud of its association with former
Grand Chief Norton and has chosen to establish the The
Joseph Tokwiro Norton Scholarship in Technology
to be awarded annually to an Aboriginal student in Canada.
This award has a value of up to $18,000 and covers the
tuition fees to attend the Willis College in Ottawa
or with-in TeKnoWave program. The scholarship is administered
by the Joseph T. Norton Scholarship Board of Trustees.
http://www.williscollege.com/Financing/jtn/index.html
Willis College of Business & Technology
established in 1896 stands as an ongoing testament to
the creativity, tenacity, and strength of Canadian private
career colleges and maintains a corporate mission statement
to provide a quality adult educational learning environment
where the creative interests and development of our
clients are paramount. Willis specializes in accredited
adult career and corporate training. Students may take
individual courses to upgrade their skills or enroll
in a full career program that leads them to attractive
jobs in the Business, IT & Sustainable Energy industry
sectors. http://www.williscollege.com/Career/Programs/index.html
Joseph Norton is the former Grand Chief
of the Mohawk Community of Kahnawake and has made a
tremendous contribution to youth and education. Read
more info about Grand Chief Norton.
Details
- The Joseph T. Norton Scholarship
("The Scholarship") was announced in September
2001. The Scholarship carries a nominal value, at
the time of announcement, of $18,000.
- The Scholarship is available for
qualified Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis students
to pursue IT and business studies.
- The Scholarship is awarded annually
to a qualified student selected by the Joseph T. Norton
Scholarship Board of Trustees Selection Committee.
- The Scholarship provides tuition
for a one year program at Willis College of Business
and Technology or TeKnoWave programs. The student
may select courses from the curriculum offered at
the time of selection.
- The Scholarship is non-transferable
and may be applied to academic career courses only.
- The student may attend courses during
a 12 month period from the time the courses are started
at Willis College campus or at TeKnoWave campuses
offering the selected courses.
Interested candidates must apply by
July 1. To find out how, click
here.
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