Scholarships focused on increasing Indigenous
participation in STEM and the space industry
BRAMPTON, ON, Dec. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a
trusted space mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space
industry, today announced the launch of a new MDA Space
Indigenous Student Scholarship program, designed to help
develop the next generation of industry leaders while promoting
STEM education and opportunities in the space industry within
Indigenous communities.
In partnership with Indspire, an Indigenous national charity
dedicated to investing in the education of First Nations, Inuit,
and Métis people, the MDA Space Indigenous Student
Scholarship will be awarded to five Indigenous post-secondary
students enrolled in STEM-related programs.
"Indspire's vision of enriching Canada through Indigenous education and
achievement aligns with our corporate values," said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space. "The growth of
MDA Space and the broader space industry is being fueled by
thousands of bright, hardworking individuals who push boundaries
and tackle big challenges and we are proud to be partnering with
Indspire to support a new generation of Indigenous students to help
take our mission to new heights."
Mike DeGagné, President & CEO of Indspire, said: "This new
scholarship is a vital investment – not just in the future of the
space industry and in STEM education, but also in the power of
Indigenous abilities. First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students who
receive this scholarship will be empowered to succeed in their
educational endeavours and, ultimately, to enter careers which will
have a groundbreaking impact on the global economy. We are pleased
to be working with MDA Space on this transformative
initiative."
Applications for the MDA Space Indigenous Student
Scholarship awards can be submitted online at MDA Space – Indspire
Funding. The next deadline for applications is February 1, 2025, at 11:59
pm ET.
The scholarship program is part of MDA Space LaunchPad, a
unique initiative designed to incubate and nurture an
ecosystem for those interested in participating in the growing
space economy.
ABOUT MDA
SPACE
Building the space between proven and possible,
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global
space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence
pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450
missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications
satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and
infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,000 space experts
in Canada, the US and the UK has
the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision
into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix
of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that's
been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and
push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world
for the better, we'll take you there. For more information, visit
mda.space.
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ABOUT INDSPIRE
Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in
the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people for the
long-term benefit of these individuals, their families,
communities, and Canada. With the
support of its funding partners, Indspire provides financial
awards, delivers programs, and shares resources to help Indigenous
students achieve their highest potential. In 2023-24, Indspire
provided more than $30 million
through over 8,300 bursaries and scholarships to Indigenous
students across Canada.
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www.instagram.com/indspire.ca
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