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NewsBeedie Luminaries Expands Eligibility for over $500,000 in SPARK Scholarships to All Single Parents in B.C.Single parents no longer need to be referred by a partner organization to apply for 15 scholarships worth up to $44,000 each. Applications are open now until April 21, 2023 at Read More
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