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A center to assist underprivileged students in accessing scholarships can bring numerous benefits to the students and the community as a whole. Here are some of the key advantages:
Increased Educational Access, Reduced Financial Burden, Empowerment and Aspiration, Improved College Enrollment, Social Mobility, Diverse Workforce, Strengthened Community, Reduced Dropout Rates, Skill Development, Positive Role Models, Community Engagement, Enhanced Reputation
This proposal has been accepted because:
Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)
Rough cost estimate: Under $500,000
Evaluation notes:
✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.
✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction.
✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor.
✅ This idea would not incur costs indefinitely.
Justification: n/a
Other notes: There are not currently investments specifically for financial resources/scholarships but would fit well with DEEL's continuity between K12 and Post-secondary initiatives/goals.
Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.
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