Released on October 19, 2006
Ten Community School students are recipients of the fifth annual Prince of Wales Scholarships worth $500 each."These students are being recognized for their demonstrated leadership and active participation in both school and in community," Learning Minister Deb Higgins said. "They can be very proud of their accomplishments as the Prince of Wales Scholarships reflect the special interest of His Royal Highness regarding the success of youth in achieving a good education."
The 2006 scholarship winners attend Community Schools in Beauval, Duck Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, Grenfell, Leask, Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon.
Students attending Community Schools can be nominated in Grade 11 for the Prince of Wales Scholarships. Local Community School leadership teams prepare nominations. Nomination criteria include financial need, academic performance, school-based, community-based leadership as well as responsibilities outside school. Recipients receive their award in two instalments of $250 each, in the fall and in the spring, during Grade 12.
These annual scholarships were introduced in 2001 during the Prince of Wales' visit to Saskatchewan as a gift from the province.
The deadline for Community Schools to submit their nominations for next year's scholarships is April 30th, 2007.
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For More Information, Contact:
| Jacquie McLean Learning Regina Phone: (306) 787-5609 Email: jacquie.mclean@sasked.gov.sk.ca Cell: (306) 535-2261 |