Students win scholarships
sponsored by NLHC
Catherine Drodge of Clarenville, Amy Edwards of Marystown, and Skylar
Loder
of Marystown are the recipients of $750 scholarships awarded by
Newfoundland
and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) for the Central region. The
winners
were announced today by Lloyd Matthews, minister responsible for
housing.
NLHC has awarded nine such scholarships to 1999 high school
graduates
and adults pursuing post-secondary education: three to children of
clients;
three to children of employees; and three to adult clients returning to
school. Awards are offered on a regional basis — Avalon/East, Central
and
Western/Labrador.
Commenting on the scholarship program, Mr. Matthews said:
“NLHC recognizes
the importance of an education in today’s competitive world and
providing
scholarships for children and adults alike will remain a priority for
the
corporation. I commend each of the winners for their commitment and
dedication
and wish them all the best in their future studies.”
Catherine Drodge, winner of the adult scholarship, is
currently attending
the College of the North Atlantic in Clarenville where she is enrolled
in the Web Site Administrator program. Ms. Williams was chosen for the
award based on an interview that assessed initiative, need, and
community
and work experience.
Amy Edwards, daughter of Mark and Madeline Edwards, is the
winner of
an NLHC clients’ children scholarship. She graduated from Holy Name of
Mary Academy in Lawn with an average of 96.7 per cent in level III
courses.
Amy is currently doing her first year of studies at Memorial University
in St. John’s and is considering the Science Program.
Skylar Loder is the son of Walter and Sally Loder. Walter is a
Maintenance
Supervisor with NLHC’s Marystown Regional Office. Skylar graduated from
St. Lawrence Central High with an average of 89.63 per cent in level
III
courses. At present he is attending the College of the North Atlantic
in
Burin where he is enrolled in the Science Program. Skylar plans to
pursue
a career in Dentistry.
Winners of the adult client scholarships are selected based on
an interview
that assesses initiative, community and work experience, and
need.
Winners of the clients’ and employees’ children scholarships
are chosen
based on their overall average in level III courses. Applicants must
achieve
a minimum average of 75 per cent in final year high school courses to
be
considered eligible.
For further information, contact:
Jenny Bowring, Corporate Communications
Telephone: (709) 724-3055
E-mail: releases@nlhc.nf.ca
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