Parkland College awarded 20 Entrance Scholarships with a combined value of approximately $40,500 at a presentation event Tuesday in Yorkton. All students receiving Entrance Scholarships this fall are taking university, skills training, or trades programs at Parkland College.
| Scholarship Name | Recipient |
| Canadian Federation of University Women – Yorkton Chapter – Saskatchewan Opportunity University Scholarship | Carla Betke, Langenburg |
| CUPE Local 5430 Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Sandra Kenny, Langenburg |
| CUPE Local 5430 Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Hayley Beaudry, Whitewood |
| GX94 / Fox FM Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Myja Lamont, Edgeley |
| Kahkewistahaw Gas and Convenience Store Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Leah Stevenson, Whitewood |
| LEON RAM Companies Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship | Colton Griffith, Yorkton |
| Loucks Pharmacy Saskatchewan Opportunity University Scholarship | Billie-Jo Baumung, Calder |
| Mosaic Potash Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship | Cole Rubletz, Hyas |
| Mosaic Potash Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship | Evan Englot, Candiac |
| University Education Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Nolan Budz, Yorkton |
| University Education Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Anri Buckle, Yorkton |
| Walker Wood Foundation Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Tamantha Kirsch, Yorkton |
| Walker Wood Foundation Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Shelby Gibson, Yorkton |
| Walker Wood Foundation Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Taylor Birkenshaw, Rocanville |
| Walker Wood Foundation Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Tasso Stamatinos, Yorkton |
| Walker Wood Foundation Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Justin Copeman, Indian Head |
| Walker Wood Foundation Saskatchewan Opportunity Scholarship | Alyna Serray, Yorkton |
| Yorkton Rotary Club Saskatchewan Opportunity Basic Education Scholarship | Jocelyn Demontmorency, Churchbridge |
| Yorkton Rotary Club Saskatchewan Opportunity Skills Training Scholarship | Jeffrey Wirl, Lemberg |
| Yorkton Tribal Council/Parkland College Saskatchewan Opportunity Studentship Award | Amanda Straightnose, Kamsack |
These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of local businesses, community organizations, Parkland College staff, and the Ministry of Advanced Education’s Saskatchewan Innovation & Opportunity Scholarship (SIOS) program. SIOS is a matching program in which funds are provided to supplement local non-government donors.
Students interested in learning more about scholarship opportunities at Parkland College are encouraged to visit scholarships.parklandcollege.sk.ca. Internal Scholarships for students already enrolled in Parkland College programs will be awarded in March 2020. Applications for those awards will be available to students beginning in December.
About Us:
Parkland College provides scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education locally. 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 22nd year that Parkland College has offered scholarships to its students.
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For more information contact:
Brendan Wagner
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Parkland College
Phone: 306.728.6595