COVID-19 dramatically changed the post-secondary landscape. Students are in dire need of financial support to help them to start or continue their education.

Sixty-seven per cent of students are concerned about having no job prospects in the immediate future and 51 per cent believe they will have difficulty paying for tuition in the fall and keeping up with other bills and payments, according to a Statistics Canada Survey

Lakeland College is committed to supporting its students whose finances are hindered by the pandemic through a student relief fund. To help build the fund for bursary support, Lakeland is participating in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge.

“Through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, Lakeland keeps students and their educational goals in focus and continues its mission to inspire lifelong learning and leadership through experience, excellence and innovation. This fund will relieve some of the financial burden students face from limited summer employment opportunities,” says development officer Stacey Ruller.

During the month of June, donations made to Lakeland's student relief fund have the potential to help even more students wipe out financial uncertainty thanks to the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. For every dollar donated online, Lakeland will receive one entry toward winning a $20,000 campaign top-up to help more students.

“We're asking the community to help us win $20,000 for our students and invest in their futures,” Ruller says. “Every dollar matters and every dollar will help our students.”

To make a significant impact in the lives of students struggling financially, donate today.

The community can also learn more about the campaign and the impact of the student relief fund throughout June on Lakeland's official social media channels. Search: Lakeland College.

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is hosted by Canada Helps and was established in 2014 to create awareness and generate funds during June.