Wilfrid Laurier Learners from Care Academic Success Program

A Message from Wilfrid Laurier University….

“Wilfrid Laurier University is happy to share that thanks to a generous donation from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation we are expanding our support for Laurier students with current or former experience with child welfare services through the Learners from Care Academic Success Program.

The program aims to supports students in all aspects of their university journey from admissions to graduation.

Program highlights include:

• Financial Support – Yearly financial support for all eligible students including full-time, part-time, undergraduate, and graduate students.
• Peer Mentorship – Facilitated connection between new and returning students from care
• Faculty Mentorship – Facilitated connection between students and faculty for career planning and networking.
• Campus Navigation Support – Program planning, direct referral to wellness supports, campus tours and course registration advice.
• Emergency Funding – Short-term funding support for unexpected situations.

Current Laurier first-year and senior students are eligible to apply for fall 2022. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will open in April 2023.  Additional information and a link to the program application are found on the Learners from Care Academic Success Program website.

Please feel free to share this information widely. We look forward to supporting many more students from care in their time at Laurier. Any questions about the program can be directed to Andrea Dalimonte (adalimonte@wlu.ca) for the Brantford Campus or Lindsay Lawrence (llawrence@wlu.ca) for the Waterloo Campus.”