King's announces two new scholarships, directed towards mature learners

King’s Scholarship and Bursary Committee has announced two new scholarships, both directed towards mature learners (learners over 25 years-of-age), effective Fall 2019.

The Laura L. Newsome Mature Student Award has been made possible by the generosity of John E. Anderson ’77, in honour of his sister, Laura L Newsome, who successfully attained her Master of Social Work while raising two young children. The amount of the annual award is $800 and will be granted to a upper year full- or part-time student with a minimum 70% average in the previous term. Preference will be given to a single parent or a student supporting dependents while balancing the demands of  work, life, and education.

The King’s University College Staff Association (KUCSA) Mature Student Award has been made possible by the generosity of the King’s University College Staff Association. There will be two $500 awards, granted annually to upper-year full- or part-time student with a minimum 70% average in the previous term. Preference will be given to those students who are able to balance work, life, and education.

Joe Henry, Dean of Students, says the introduction of the scholarships “shows our overall dedication to the diverse range of age of our learners on campus and our desire to support their needs so they can be successful here.”

King’s has 609 students aged 25 and over registered for the 2019/2020 academic year.

Henry explains supporting learners of all ages sends a message to students that learning never ends. “Mature learners can be tremendous role models for learning at any age”, says Henry.  At the same time, mature learners can engage with young people to provide “a huge intergenerational benefit for King’s.” 

King’s dedication to supporting learners of all ages is aligned with the City of London’s commitment to being an age-friendly community. “We at King’s also want to be age-friendly and continue to respond to the diverse needs of our learners of all ages. We have a responsibility to our community to help people of all demographics. We need to be responsive to the community as part of our mission of social justice and as a place to be and a place to become,” says Henry.

To learn more about the scholarships, awards and bursaries available to King’s students, please visit https://www.kings.uwo.ca/current-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards-and-bursaries/

To learn more about being a mature learners, please visit https://www.kings.uwo.ca/future-students/admissions/admission-requirements/mature-students/