$1 million in new financial supports coming for Indigenous students at MSVU – CBC
Halifax university to match $500,000 donation from two donors
Apr 05, 2022
Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax announced Tuesday the creation of a new fund in support of Indigenous students through a $500,000 donation from philanthropists Scott McCain and Leslie McLean.
The university is also making an investment of $500,000, for a combined total of $1 million in financial support for Indigenous students at the school.
“We are deeply grateful to Scott and Leslie for their very generous gift in support of Indigenous students at MSVU,” said Ramona Lumpkin, MSVU interim president and vice-chancellor. “They have a deep commitment to removing barriers to education, in particular for Indigenous students.”
