The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in this Honourable House to announce more than $200,000 in scholarships for 201 recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for their hard work, dedication and academic achievements.

The Junior Jubilee Scholarship valued at $2,500 is awarded to the student with the highest overall marks in the province. This year’s recipient is Elliott Morrison, a graduate of Waterford Valley High School.

The Constable W.C. Moss Scholarship valued at $1,000 is awarded to the son or daughter of a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with the highest overall marks, other than the Junior Jubilee Scholarship. This year’s recipient is Lauren Bill, a graduate of Mount Pearl Senior High School.

Mr. Speaker, 120 high school graduates, three high school graduates in each electoral district, were awarded with an Electoral District Scholarship and 79 students have been awarded the Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarship, each scholarship valued at $1,000.  A complete list of Provincial Scholarship winners is available online.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all Honourable members to join me in congratulating the 201 high school graduates receiving scholarships and to wish them every success in their future endeavours.