Released on April 9, 2002
The province's new Prince of Wales Scholarships are available to Grade 11
Community School students this spring to assist them in completing high
school. There will be 10 annual scholarships at a total value of $500 each.
Students will be nominated for scholarships during Grade 11 and will
receive their award in two payments, in the fall and in the spring, during
Grade 12.
"The scholarships were announced as the province's gift to the Prince of
Wales during his visit to Saskatchewan last spring," Minister of Learning
Jim Melenchuk said. "These scholarships reflect the special interests of
His Royal Highness in youth and education. Legislation is being introduced
this spring to establish a fund for the purpose of receiving additional
contributions from organizations and individuals to eventually increase the
number of scholarships available."
Community School leadership teams will make student nominations. The
deadline for this year's nominations is April 30th, 2002. Nomination
criteria include: school based and community based leadership initiative,
responsibilities outside school, financial need and academic performance.
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the end of this school year.
A provincial team composed of representatives from Saskatchewan Community
Schools will make the final selections.
"Community Schools are having a positive impact in meeting the diverse
needs of children and youth, their families and communities," Melenchuk
said. "Through community education and with assistance from the Prince of
Wales Scholarships, we are building on student success at school and for
the future."
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For more information, contact:
Jacquie McLean
Saskatchewan Learning
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5609