Jonathan Quibell (Submitted/Suncrest College)

By Cam Lee

Student wins tuition contest

Melfort student receives tuition money from Suncrest College contest

Dec 17, 2024 | 12:43 PM

A Melfort student is the recipient of the Suncrest College Win Your Tuition contest for 2024.

Jonathan Quibell was named the winner of this year’s contest, which awards up to $7,000 in tuition to a deserving student.

Quibell is a former Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program graduate who has decided to advance his career by beginning the Practical Nursing Program in Melfort this coming February.

“My educational goal is to achieve my practical nursing diploma. This will allow me to continue my career in healthcare, where I am passionate about ensuring individuals have the resources they need to live healthy lives,” Quibell said.

Quibell works full-time at night and takes classes during the day, along with parenting four children. He said winning the contest will make a big difference in his life.

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“This funding will allow me to focus more on my studies. Attending school through Suncrest College lets me stay in my home community while also being present for my family,” said Quibell. “The college’s supportive staff have made attending Suncrest an easy choice.”

Suncrest College’s news release said the contest was designed “to inspire future students to apply early for their program of choice.” They called Quibell’s story “a testament to the campaign’s purpose of empowering students to pursue their education and career aspirations.”

“We wanted to generate some excitement and allow at least one student to take a post-secondary program without the financial barriers of tuition,” explained Manager of Public Relations and Marketing Jenna Niebergall. “After reviewing almost 100 applications, we were inspired by the incredible determination and diverse aspirations of our applicants. Many shared how this funding would be a transformative step in achieving their educational and career goals.”

This year’s Win Your Tuition contest launched this fall and applications close on Thursday.

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