QSA's Week in Higher Ed (#5, 2025)
Canada funds global education; Scholarships for meteorology students; International student employment data; R&D personnel increase; New StatCan data released.
Start Date: 2025-02-01
End Date: 2025-02-07
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Canada Announces $50 Million for Global Education Initiatives
On February 3, 2025, during International Development Week, Minister Ahmed Hussen announced $50 million in funding for global education. The funding targets outcomes like strengthening educational access for marginalized groups in Colombia, bridging the digital gender gap in Cameroon and Senegal, and supporting vocational training in Tunisia. Projects will be executed by Canadian institutions such as Cowater International Inc., LearnSphere Canada Inc., and Colleges and Institutes Canada.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca, Announcements: www.canada.ca
New Federal Scholarship for Aspiring Meteorologists
Environment and Climate Change Canada, led by Minister Steven Guilbeault, launched the Meteorology Awards Program, investing $648,000 to support 80 scholarships over four years. The initiative addresses the increasing demand for meteorologists due to climate change, with eligible universities including Dalhousie University and McGill University. Graduates can apply for Environment and Climate Change Canada's meteorology training.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
