Mars Incorporated to launch Student Scholarships Program

_{Mars, student scholarship program will support family/student facing difficulties in paying tuition fees in respond to the longer-term economic impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic}

Vancouver, British Columbia -November 26, 2020

ABOUT MARS Student Scholarship

• Mars Corporation announced a new student scholarship program to support families/students
• The scholarship is to help address the increased number of student who defer semester because of lack of funds.
• The scholarship will reduce the working hours of students, give students more time to engage in school work
• Applications received from student would be process within 14 days upon submissions.
• In a statement issued by CEO, Mars Incorporated, Grant F. Reid “The purpose of learning is growth, and the best way to predict the future is to create it, so giving the student an opportunity to create their future because they are our leader of tomorrow”.

Students eligible for the Mars Scholarship Program

• Applicants must submit a current and complete transcript of their grades
• Be dependent children of full-time and part-time active Mars employees who have worked for at least one year. A dependent is a natural person and legally adopted child, or the main child raised by a companion by Mars associate.
• The student must be a high school graduate or a high school graduate with a plan to enroll, or have taken a full-time undergraduate study in an accredited educational institution, and will have a degree in engineering, business, economics or accounting.
•  Students must register or plan to attend a two-year vocational university.
• Any selected recipient, will receive an award ranging from $4,500 to $8,000

About Mars Incorporated

The mission of the Mars Incorporated, established in 1956, is to support make a difference in the world, or enriching the local community through their focus on: Environment; Arts/Culture; Civic/Community; Education; Health/Human Services. When we take a stand, we express it with a simple, direct responsibility, attractive and efficient policy

CONTACT: Joan Edah, Vice President of Communications Kamloops, BC edaho16@mytru.ca