Oct. 5, 2021 – A new bursary is available to post-secondary students from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation.
The Truss Beverage Co. Bursary for Indigenous Students is in partnership with Indspire, a national charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people.
The bursary has been developed for Indigenous students age 19-plus enrolled in specified programs at Loyalist College, Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, or the Royal Military College that would prepare them for a career in the cannabis sector.
Truss Beverage Company, is a joint venture between MolsonCoors and Belleville-based HEXO Corp. that produces non-alcoholic drinks infused with CBD and THC.
Key details of the Truss Beverage Co. Bursary for Indigenous Students:
• Truss Beverage Co. will be sponsoring three bursaries per year for three years, which will support nine Indigenous students who are at least 19 years of age.
• Legal age students will also have the opportunity for job shadowing, mentorship, internships and placements at the Truss Beverage Co. Belleville production facility.
• Students must be enrolled at Loyalist College, Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, or the Royal Military College.
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