February 18, 2013
Awards for Academic Achievement Support Strong Economy
Post-Secondary Students Earn Education Scholarships
Fifty-four students have been recognized for academic excellence through the awarding of $57,000 in scholarships from the Provincial Government to support them in their post-secondary studies.
“I extend congratulations to all students receiving these
scholarships. This financial assistance will support them in their studies,
which will help meet a growing labour demand in Newfoundland and Labrador.
These scholarships assist students and the province to ensure we have the
highly qualified graduates needed for this fast-growing economy.”
- The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Advanced Education and
Skills
Scholarships awarded include the Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarship given by the Department of Advanced Education and Skills to students registered in a course of study at Memorial University, Marine Institute, and College of the North Atlantic. Other awarded scholarships are the Senior Jubilee Scholarship, Dr. Vincent P. Burke Scholarship, Dr. Arthur Barnes Scholarship, Reverend Dr. Levi Curtis Scholarship, Dr. William W. Blackall Scholarship and the Ronald K. Kennedy Scholarship.
A complete list of recipients is provided in the attached backgrounder.
“The Provincial Government is leading the way to make post-secondary
education affordable and accessible. This fiscal year, over $466 million is
being invested to enhance skills and training at the post-secondary level,
and to maintain a tuition freeze at Memorial University and College of the
North Atlantic. Post-secondary education is a proven path to prosperity and
sustained employment.”
- Minister O’Brien
Through sound fiscal management and responsible decisions, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is strengthening the business environment, encouraging the development of innovative industries and building a vibrant economy.
QUICK FACTS
- Fifty-four post-secondary students receive scholarships from the Provincial Government with a total value of $57,000 to help with their education.
- Students in Newfoundland and Labrador continue to have the lowest tuition fees in the country.
- Budget 2013 provided approximately $75 million to reduce student debt through a continued tuition freeze for the 2013-14 academic year, up-front needs-based grants, interest free student loans and debt reduction grants.
- More students are attending post-secondary institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador than ever before, ultimately contributing to a vibrant economy.
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Media contact:
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Advanced Education and Skills
709-729-0753, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Educational Scholarship Winners
|
Senior Jubilee Scholarship ($3,000)
Memorial University |
|
| Lehr, Ian | St. John’s, NL |
| Dr.
Vincent P. Burke Scholarship ($1,200) Memorial University |
|
| O’Brien, Cody | Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL |
| Dr.
Arthur Barnes Scholarship ($1,200) Memorial University |
|
| Parkinson, Scott | St. John’s, NL |
|
Reverend Dr. Levi Curtis Scholarship ($1,200) Memorial University |
|
| Skanes-Norman, Joshua | St. John’s, NL |
| Dr.
William W. Blackall Scholarship ($1,200) Memorial University |
|
| Strickland, Jessica | Corner Brook, NL |
|
Ronald K. Kennedy Scholarship ($1,200) Memorial University |
|
| Thorne, Brandon | New Harbour, NL |
|
Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships ($1,000) Fisheries and Marine Institute |
|
| Welter, Kathryn Van | Ottawa, ON |
|
Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships ($1,000) College of the North Atlantic |
|
| Abbott, Christine | Grand Falls-Windsor, NL |
| Chapla, Piyush | Paradise, NL |
| Cooper, Kallie | Lewisporte, NL |
| Hearns, Colin | St. John’s, NL |
| Hollett, Tiffany | Lewins Cove, NL |
| Klukach, Jaclyn | St. John’s, NL |
| Murphy, Shawnna | Corner Brook, NL |
| Russell, Courtney | Torbay, NL |
| Ryan, Tracy | St. John’s, NL |
| Warren, Jason | Herring Neck, NL |
|
Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships ($1,000) Memorial University |
|
| Wakeham, Susan | St. John’s, NL |
| Devin, Grant | St. John’s, NL |
| Peach, Brian A. | Mount Pearl, NL |
| Young, Sara K. | Grand Falls-Windsor, NL |
| Keating, Adam M. | Mount Pearl, NL |
| Anstey, Zachary | St. John’s, NL |
| Pardy, Christopher C. | Grand Falls-Windsor, NL |
| Moores, Hilary M. | Middle Cove, NL |
| Sullivan, Michael R. | St. John’s, NL |
| Mews, Megan D. | Embree, NL |
| Hogan, Andrew M. | St. John’s, NL |
| Barakji, Marwan N. | Grand Falls-Windsor, NL |
| LeDrew, Tyler J. | Gander, NL |
| Pike, Christoph J. | St. John’s, NL |
| Peddle, Rebekah E. | Goulds, NL |
| Noseworthy, Margaret | Corner Brook, NL |
| Brannan, Alexander M. | Clarenville, NL |
| Mitchelmore, Kaitlin A. | Green Island Cove, NL |
| Rancourt, Samantha N. | St. George’s, NL |
| Fullerm, Martin S. | Hammond, ON |
| Parsons, Tyler G. | Torbay, NL |
| Little, Maxwell L. | St. John’s, NL |
| Rogers, Lyndon M. | Trinity Bay, NL |
| Moores, Emily S. | Corner Brook, NL |
| Burton, Krista L. | Mount Pearl, NL |
| LeGrow, Jason | St. John’s, NL |
| Curlew, Kayla S. | Corner Brook, NL |
| House, Samantha B. | Kippens, NL |
| Maxwell, Kayleigh L. | St. John’s, NL |
| Raheja, Shruti | St. John’s, NL |
| Dwyer, Jessica A. | St. John’s, NL |
| Blundon, Matthew | Bay de Verde, NL |
| Bruneau, David A. | St. John’s, NL |
| Compton, Cassy C. | Deer Lake, NL |
| Heys, William | St. John’s, NL |
| Dickie, Alexander W. | St. John’s, NL |
| Grudich, Michael | St. John’s, NL |
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