Education and Early Childhood Development
February 16, 2015

Recognizing High School Student Achievement

Exploits Valley High Student Named 2015 Lester B. Pearson Scholar

Kirsten Dalley of Bishop�s Falls is this year�s recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship for Newfoundland and Labrador.

�Students throughout Newfoundland and Labrador continue to excel and are making their mark in this province and on a national scale. Kirsten Dalley is being recognized for her outstanding academic achievement and exceptional volunteer activities, qualities she has demonstrated throughout high school. Being honoured with the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is a tremendous achievement, for which Kirsten and her family should be extremely proud. This award is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the teachers and administrators who have guided and encouraged Kirsten along her school career. I offer my sincere congratulations to Kirsten on this great achievement.�
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development

The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is valued at $80,000 for two years of pre-university study at Pearson College, a United World College in Victoria, B.C. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development contributes $68,000 to the scholarship, with the remainder provided through corporate and community sponsors.

�I am very proud of the success of all the students in the Exploits region. Kirsten has shown throughout her school career that she is dedicated and committed to reaching her highest potential, while also giving back to her community. I join with Kirsten�s family and community in congratulating her on winning the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship.�
- Clayton Forsey, MHA for Exploits

In September, Kirsten will attend Pearson College and join Isaac Bonisteel, a former student at Crescent Collegiate in Blaketown, who was awarded the scholarship last year.

QUICK FACTS

• Kirsten Dalley of Exploits Valley High is named the 2015 Lester B. Pearson Scholarship recipient.
• The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is valued at $80,000 for two years of pre-university study at Pearson College, a United World College in Victoria, B.C.
• The Department of Education contributes $68,000 to the scholarship, with the remainder provided through corporate and community sponsors.
• For information on Provincial Government high school scholarships, visit: //www.ed.gov.nl.ca/edu/k12/highschool/scholarships.html.

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Media contacts:

Jennifer Tulk Director of Communications Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 709-729-0048, 728-4014 jennifertulk@gov.nl.ca

Linda J. Walsh Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-0898, 691-2960 lindajwalsh@gov.nl.ca

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