Released on August 21, 2008
The Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC) is rewarding the achievements of 16 Saskatchewan students with $14,000 in post-secondary scholarships, including a $2,500 Community Leadership Award.
Each year, SGC, which operates Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw, provides scholarships to encourage students to pursue full-time post-secondary education. Students demonstrating commitments to balancing education, family, work, and being active in the community were rewarded for their excellence this year.
"As a community-minded corporation, SGC is delighted to have this scholarship program in place to encourage the students of our province to pursue post-secondary education," Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation Bill Hutchinson said. "We are very proud to honour these students for their hard work, and we are especially excited to be able to help them begin their bright futures right here in Saskatchewan."
Scholarships are presented to students enrolled in full-time university or technical programs. In addition to these, SGC also presents a $2,500 Community Leadership Award, which recognizes a student leader who has made exceptional contributions to his or her community as well as achieving outstanding academic performance.
"We encourage excellence, and at the same time are strongly committed to cultural diversity, as SGC has one of the most inclusive workforces in the country," Hutchinson said. "At least seven of the scholarships are awarded to qualified students of Aboriginal ancestry."
SGC will again be awarding scholarships in 2009. Application forms are available at Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw, online at www.casinoregina.com or www.casinomoosejaw.com and at a number of colleges, institutes, regional colleges and universities throughout Saskatchewan.
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For more information, contact:
Heather Johnson
SGC
Regina
Phone: 787-4023
Email: heather.johnson@saskgaming.com
Cell: 527-8651