According to the Edmonton Journal, the University of Alberta is leading the way among the Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) organization by expanding the financial support offered to students. Beginning in 2014 CIS schools will be able to offer enhanced financial support and scholarships that include things like Room & Board and Books - instead of just tuition - which scholarships have been restricted to before.
A 5 year pilot project by the UofA Panda (Women's) Hockey Team will evaluate the program. Canadain Universities have been loosing the battle for talent to U.S universities for many years - especially in Women's hockey. Athletic Director Ian Reade said Canadian women are 1/4 to 1/2 of many U.S NCAA Hockey teams - even higher in Ivy League (Cornell 67%, Dartmouth 70% and Clarkson 95%).
The hope is make the program permanent.
No comment about application to Men's sports was mentioned.
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