The Honourable John Haggie, Minister of Education, today announced more than $200,000 in scholarships for 201 recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for their hard work, dedication and academic achievements.
Scholarships include one Constable W.C. Moss Scholarship, 120 Electoral District Scholarships and 79 Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships, all valued at $1,000, as well as one Junior Jubilee Scholarship, valued at $2,500.
The Junior Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest scholarship score in the province. This year’s recipient is Elizabeth Ormsby, a graduate of St. Bonaventure’s College.
The Constable W.C. Moss Scholarship is awarded to a child of a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (active, retired or deceased) with the highest scholarship score (other than the Junior Jubilee Scholarship recipient). This year’s recipient is Abby Gosse, a graduate of Mount Pearl Senior High.
The 120 Electoral District Scholarships are awarded to three high school graduates in each electoral district with the highest scholarship score (other than the Junior Jubilee and the Constable W.C. Moss Scholarships recipients).
The Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships are awarded to the remaining students province-wide with the highest scholarship score – other than the Junior Jubilee, Constable W.C. Moss and the Electoral District Scholarships recipients.
A complete list of Provincial Scholarship winners and information on how scholarship recipients can receive their provincial scholarships can be found here.
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“I extend a heartfelt congratulations to the 201 graduates receiving a provincial scholarship this year. Students throughout our province have demonstrated a strong sense of commitment, a keen desire for learning and furthering their education. The past few years have been hard overall on students, and I admire their determination in reaching their academic achievements. I wish them and all students the best of luck in their future endeavors.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Education
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