NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Roncalli Central High Student Named 2024 Lester B. Pearson Scholar

Ayeesha Mekawy, a Level II student at Roncalli Central High, is the latest provincial recipient of the Lester B. Pearson Scholarship.

The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is valued at $50,000 over two years for pre-university study at Pearson College, a United World College in Victoria, British Columbia. The Provincial Government contributes $34,000 to the scholarship, with the remainder provided through corporate and community sponsors.

As a United World College student, Ayeesha Mekawy will learn how she can inspire change through courageous action, selfless leadership, and careful listening. She will take part in experiences and community activities so that she is prepared to build with confidence and lead with compassion throughout her post-secondary studies and future career path.

Pearson College is Canada's only United World College, a movement encompassing 18 global schools dedicated to uniting cultures and countries around the world through education. The college is a two-year, pre-university school for students from over 150 countries who live, study and learn together pursuing the International Baccalaureate and an outdoor-oriented experiential education.

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"I extend congratulations and best wishes to Ayeesha Mekawy on behalf of the Provincial Government, as Newfoundland and Labrador's 2024 Lester B. Pearson Scholarship winner. This scholarship has a rich history and offers a unique educational opportunity that will provide valuable support and knowledge in helping achieve long-term educational goals. Good luck to Ayeesha for a successful and enjoyable experience at Lester B. Pearson College."

Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education

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• Provincial Scholarship Winners