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SUBJECT: Two first-year students awarded prestigious Schulich scholarships
DATE: September 5, 2018
Two first-year students from Newfoundland and Labrador have been named Memorial University’s 2018 recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships.
This year, more than 1,500 Schulich Leader nominees from across Canada competed for 50 scholarships, valued at up to $100,000 each. Established in 2012 by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich, this annual scholarship program encourages Canada’s most promising high school graduates to purse degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and become the next generation of innovators.
Since its inception, 320 students have received this prestigious scholarship.
Celina Melindy
Celina Melindy is a graduate of Pearson Academy in Wesleyville, N.L., and is coming to Memorial to pursue a bachelor of engineering degree. She has been awarded a scholarship valued at $100,000. Ms. Melindy has been described as a true leader, helping those around her succeed. Despite being engaged in many extracurricular activates, she still made time to tutor, and was in high demand in her school.
“I was shocked when I found out I won this scholarship,” Ms. Melindy said. “I feel honoured to be a part of the Schulich leader community. I chose to attend Memorial because the engineering program is one of the best and to be able to pursue my degree close to home is important to me.”
Alexandra Janes
Alexandra Janes is a graduate of Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John’s, N.L., and is coming to Memorial to purse a bachelor of science degree. She was the recipient of an award valued at $80,000. She was also shocked to find out she was chosen as a Schulich leader.
“I first found out through a phone call, so part of me didn't even think it was real,” said Ms. Janes. “I refused to let my parents tell anyone until the letter came because I was afraid it was a mistake or something. That being said, once I realized it was actually happening, it was such a great feeling and I'm incredibly grateful to have such an amazing opportunity.”
Ms. Janes has decided to come to Memorial University to stay close to home and is proud to remain in her province.
For more information on the Schulich Leader Scholarship program, please visit online.
REF NO.: 1
SUBJECT: Two first-year students awarded prestigious Schulich scholarships
DATE: September 5, 2018
Two first-year students from Newfoundland and Labrador have been named Memorial University’s 2018 recipients of Schulich Leader Scholarships.
This year, more than 1,500 Schulich Leader nominees from across Canada competed for 50 scholarships, valued at up to $100,000 each. Established in 2012 by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich, this annual scholarship program encourages Canada’s most promising high school graduates to purse degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and become the next generation of innovators.
Since its inception, 320 students have received this prestigious scholarship.
Celina Melindy
Celina Melindy is a graduate of Pearson Academy in Wesleyville, N.L., and is coming to Memorial to pursue a bachelor of engineering degree. She has been awarded a scholarship valued at $100,000. Ms. Melindy has been described as a true leader, helping those around her succeed. Despite being engaged in many extracurricular activates, she still made time to tutor, and was in high demand in her school.
“I was shocked when I found out I won this scholarship,” Ms. Melindy said. “I feel honoured to be a part of the Schulich leader community. I chose to attend Memorial because the engineering program is one of the best and to be able to pursue my degree close to home is important to me.”
Alexandra Janes
Alexandra Janes is a graduate of Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John’s, N.L., and is coming to Memorial to purse a bachelor of science degree. She was the recipient of an award valued at $80,000. She was also shocked to find out she was chosen as a Schulich leader.
“I first found out through a phone call, so part of me didn't even think it was real,” said Ms. Janes. “I refused to let my parents tell anyone until the letter came because I was afraid it was a mistake or something. That being said, once I realized it was actually happening, it was such a great feeling and I'm incredibly grateful to have such an amazing opportunity.”
Ms. Janes has decided to come to Memorial University to stay close to home and is proud to remain in her province.
For more information on the Schulich Leader Scholarship program, please visit online.
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