ESTEVAN — Southeast College marked Student Appreciation Week by delivering $31,000 in financial bursary awards to students in adult basic education and various post-secondary programs on Feb. 10-12.
This year, the format for distributing Southeast College Bursary Awards was changed, the college said in a media release. Students received the awards at the midpoint of their programs to ensure they had access to funds when they needed support the most.
Award presentations took place in Weyburn on Feb. 10, Estevan on Feb. 11 and Whitewood on Feb. 12. A total of 26 awards were given to 26 different students throughout the Southeast College region.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and everything they have achieved and continue to work towards,” said Jody Holzmiller, Interim President and CEO. “We have received encouraging and positive feedback from our students, donors and communities regarding the slight change in the bursary and scholarship distribution format. We are so grateful for the ongoing support that our college and our students receive.”
Estevan bursary recipients were:
- Southeast College Governors Bursary – Anna Wieler, Adult Basic Education.
- City of Estevan Bursary - Judilyn Lawagan-Gabol, Continuing Care Assistant; and William Attridge, Mental Health and Addictions Counselling.
- Conquest Equipment Bursary - Rhett Hornoi and Obinna Ugorji, both in Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician.
- Iyuhana Indigenous Bursary – Malora Liska and Lydia Bruyere Hanson, both in Mental Health and Addictions Counselling.
- Steel Reef Enhancing the Energy Community Bursary – Talon Trail, Electrician; Kent Allan, Industrial Mechanic; Marc Relucio and Alora MacRoberts, both in Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician.
Whitewood bursary recipients were:
- Town of Moosomin Bursary - Lesi Cardoza Hernandez, Continuing Care Assistant.
- Town of Whitewood Bursary – Febin Francis and Marie Ann Vidal, both in Continuing Care Assistant.
- Moose Mountain Knights of Columbus Bursary – Clair Mallari and Jervey Mae Castillo, both in Continuing Care Assistant.
Weyburn bursary recipients were:
- Southeast College Governors Bursary – Shyra Missens, Adult Basic Education.
- City of Weyburn Bursary – Marvil James, Business Management Diploma; and Jaqueline Unrau, Practical Nursing.
- Weyburn Rotary Club Bursary - Mikayla Moule, Business Management Diploma; and Shanice Ostrea, Practical Nursing.
- Barber Motors Bursary – Emelia Koranteng, Continuing Care Assistant.
- Prairie Sky Co-op Association Bursary - Tricia Emmel and Goodness Chimezie, both in Practical Nursing.
- Weyburn Security Bursary – Simranjeet Kaur, Continuing Care Assistant; and Skyler Kreger, Practical Nursing.
Applications for academic-based scholarships will open in March, with distribution occurring as part of the college's annual graduation ceremonies.
Southeast College bursary donations are made possible thanks to community organizations, businesses and individuals, as well as various fundraising events such as the College’s Swing for Scholarships Golf Tournaments. Eligible funds are matched by the Ministry of Advanced Education through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship (SIOS) program.
“Southeast College is proud to offer innovative and flexible programming that encourages students to learn where they live,” the media release said.
