Scholarships awarded to adults pursuing post-secondary education

Three clients of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) who are pursuing post-secondary education have been awarded $1,000 scholarships.

Paul Shelley, Minister Responsible for Housing, today announced the recipients of the NLHC�s Adult Scholarship Program for 2005. Each year, NLHC awards scholarships in the Avalon/Eastern, Central, and Western/Labrador regions to adults pursuing post-secondary education. Winners are selected based on an interview that assesses initiative, need, and community experience.

"I extend my sincere congratulations to this year�s scholarship winners," said Minister Shelley. "We firmly believe in the importance of post-secondary education and recognize that there are many challenges faced by adults returning to school. The effort and dedication shown by these scholarship winners is truly commendable."

The NLHC�s adult scholarship winners for 2005 are:

• Avalon/Eastern Region: Lori van Thiel is completing the second year of the three-year Business Management Program at the College of the North Atlantic in St. John�s.
• Central Region: Sandra P. Noseworthy is currently enrolled in the Therapeutic Recreation Program at Keyin Technical College in Grand Falls-Windsor.
• Western/Labrador Region: Lisa O�Brien is in her second year of studies at the Western Regional School of Nursing.

Earlier this fall, NLHC also awarded six $1,000 scholarships to NLHC tenants� and employees� children, based on students� performance on public examinations. As well, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is emphasizing the importance of continued studies by financing a tuition freeze for public post-secondary education.

Media contact: Jenny Bowring, Communications, (709) 724-3059

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