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By Ben Tompkins

Education Excellence

Cumberland College announces winners of 2023 entrance scholarships

Jun 26, 2023 | 2:20 PM

Cumberland College has announced the recipients of their 2023 entrance scholarships, which are presented to high school and adult basic education (ABE) graduates who have all achieved an academic average of over 85 per cent.

These students enrolled in full-time university or technical programs at the institution for the 2022-23 academic year.

A total of 11 scholarships were awarded, totalling $22,000, with each individual scholarship valued at $2,000.

“The Cumberland College Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Entrance Scholarships are awarded to students based on their excellent academic performance. We congratulate the individuals from the following schools for their outstanding accomplishments,” said a press release sent to northeastNOW.

Cumberland College Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Entrance Scholarship recipients include:

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Nolan Horn (industrial mechanics) from Bjorkdale School.

Natasha Schmidt (university) from Carrot River High School.

Natalia Ghein (business diploma), Alicia Donaldson (university), Payge Hauerud (continuing care assistant certificate), and Jordan Marienhoff (office administration certificate) from Cumberland College.

Laci Hudon (university) from Kinistino Public School.

Heidi Bergen (university) and Jenna Scowen (university) from Nipawin L.P. Miller.

Logan Englot (university) from Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate.

Meanwhile, the Alex Prytula Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity University Entrance Scholarship is also valued at $2,000 and is specifically designed for high school or ABE graduates of Aboriginal ancestry enrolling in full-time university studies for the first time at Cumberland College.

“We are proud to announce the following recipient: Andre Delorme (university), also from Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate,” the statement said.

Cumberland College and Parkland College will be merging into a new institution, Suncrest College, effective July 1, and as part of that transition, the scholarships awarded to the aforementioned students will be transferred, to ensure that the financial support they have earned will be applied to their respective academic pursuits.

“Cumberland College commends these students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their education,” said Lynette Gerski, marketing coordinator at Cumberland College. “We are confident that they will thrive and make significant contributions to their chosen fields.”

Since 1975, Cumberland College has been providing training and education programs for adults in northeastern Saskatchewan, with campuses located in Nipawin, Melfort, and Tisdale.

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