Yorkton, SK – Parkland College awarded $39,000 in entrance scholarships to 31 students from across east-central Saskatchewan at its awards ceremony at the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton on September 22.
These scholarships are in addition to the $47,000 awarded in March. All the students being recognized have chosen to gain either university or technical skills at one of Parkland College’s five campuses.
Scholarship Name | Value | Recipient |
1. Canadian Federation of University Women, Yorkton Chapter Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Entrance | $1000 | Larrisa Perepeluk, Yorkton |
2. CUPE 4980 Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Entrance | $1000 | Stevie Drotar, Yorkton |
3. CUPE 4980 Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Entrance | $1000 | Robin Somogyi, Willowbrook |
4. SIAST Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Entrance, Business/Technology | $1000 | Jennifer Sash, Esterhazy |
5. SaskTel Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Entrance, Business/Technology | $1000 | Miranda Polvi, Stockholm |
6. Western Financial Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Entrance, Business/Technology | $1000 | Pauleen Czinkota, Melville |
7. Painted Hand Casino Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Entrance, Business/Technology | $1000 | Lindsay Varga, Yorkton |
8. Victory Safety & Training Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Health and Human Services | $1000 | Leanne Serson, Indian Head |
9. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Health and Human Services | $1000 | Erin Boychuk, Yorkton |
10. LDM Foods Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Trades | $1000 | Kaylah Krieger, Melville |
11. Richardson OilseedDollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Trades | $1000 | Brendon Bomberak, Bangor |
12. Logan Stevens Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Trades | $1000 | Mandyy March, Milestone |
13. Grain Millers Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – Technical Trades | $1000 | Brendon Teichroeb, Yorkton |
14. Gardon Securities Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Education or Arts | $1000 | Patrick Reetz, Churchbridge |
15. RBC Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Education or Arts | $1000 | Megan Pearce, Yorkton |
16. A & K Architects Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Education or Arts | $1000 | Justin Grant, Yorkton |
17. Corey Fransishyn Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Education or Arts | $1000 | Jamie Newberg, Hyas |
18. Royal Drug Mart Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Health or Natural Sciences | $1000 | Sarah Holowatuik, Yorkton |
19. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Health or Natural Sciences | $1000 | Travis Balabuck, Yorkton |
20. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Health or Natural Sciences | $2000 | Jackie Bundus, Yorkton |
21. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Health or Natural Sciences | $2000 | Akaysha Duchek, Esterhazy |
22. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Social Work | $2000 | Brent Langley, Yorkton |
23. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Social Work | $2000 | Jenna Jarvis, Saltcoats |
24. Dollars for Scholars Centennial Merit Scholarship – University Social Work | $2000 | Leah McNeill, Yorkton |
25. GX94/The Fox Centennial Merit Scholarship Program Award | $1000 | Jennifer Dmitruk, Yorkton |
26. Kahkewistahaw Gas and Convenience Store Centennial Merit Scholarship Program Award | $1000 | Dakota McNabb, Yorkton |
27. Leon Ram Companies Centennial Merit Scholarship – Credit Technical | $1000 | Kyle Chutskoff, Kamsack |
28. Loucks Pharmacy Centennial Merit Scholarship – University | $1000 | Dakota McNabb, Yorkton |
29. Mosaic Potash Esterhazy Centennial Merit Scholarship – Credit Technical | $1000 | Joel Dyck, Hudson Bay |
30. Mosaic Potash Esterhazy Centennial Merit Scholarship – Credit Technical | $1000 | Tucker Chornomud, Yorkton |
31. Painted Hand Community Development Corporation Centennial Merit Scholarship – University | $2000 | Jordan Daigneault, Yorkton |
32. Painted Hand Community Development Corporation Centennial Merit Scholarship – University | $2000 | Charity Taypotat, Yorkton |
The scholarships are made possible through the generosity of local businesses and organizations, community members, College staff, the annual Dollars for Scholars Golf Tournament, and Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration’s Centennial Merit Scholarship program.
The Centennial Merit Program is a matching program in which funds are provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis with local non-government donors. For every dollar raised locally, the province will match that dollar to support scholarships for high academic achievers.
Contributors to this fall’s entrance scholarships include Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration, the Canadian Federation of University Women – Yorkton, CUPE 4980, SIAST, SaskTel, Western Financial Group, Victory Safety & Training, LDM Foods, Richardson Oilseed International, Grain Millers, Logan Stevens Construction, Gardon Securities, RBC Royal Bank, A & K Architects, Royal Drug Mart, Dollars for Scholars Golf Tournament donors, GX 94/Fox FM, Leon Ram Companies, Kahkewistahaw Gas and Convenience Store, Painted Hand Casino, Painted Hand Community Development Corporation, Mosaic Potash, and Loucks Pharmacy. Students interested in learning more about the scholarship opportunities are encouraged to stop by one of the five campuses in Canora, Esterhazy, Fort Qu’Appelle, Melville or Yorkton, or visit the College website at www.parklandcollege.sk.ca to view scholarship opportunities.
About Us:
Parkland College provides scholarships to local students pursuing post-secondary education. Contributions to the Scholarship Initiative help Parkland College maintain the ability to contribute to the education and training of residents in the Parkland area. The initiative positively impacts the lives of individuals and families, as well as communities and businesses within the Parkland region. This is the fourteenth year that Parkland College has offered scholarships to students enrolled in full-time or part-time courses.
For more information contact:
Gwen Machnee, Ph.D.
University Program Coordinator
Parkland College
Phone: 306.786.2593
Email: g.machnee @parklandcollege.sk.ca
www.parklandcollege.sk.ca