The SlimmDuck scholarship helps reduce barriers to higher education for students of Caribbean descent
By: Surbhi Bir
November 17, 2023
Earlier this year, the SlimmDuck Scholarship was set up at Toronto Metropolitan University by NBA basketball player Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors, who aims to open doors to university education for students who identify as Caribbean.
The first ever recipient of the SlimmDuck Scholarship was announced last month at a special event at The Chang School of Continuing Education. The evening was dedicated to recognizing students who completed the Spanning the Gaps bridging program this fall. The program offers a pathway to university for learners who want to pursue an undergraduate degree but have gaps resulting in incomplete admission requirements for a traditional pathway into post-secondary education…
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