On November 18, the Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, announced more than $275,000 in scholarships for recent high school graduates as part of the Provincial Scholarship Program. The program recognizes high school graduates throughout Newfoundland and Labrador for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievements.
A total of 276 high school graduates are recipients of various scholarships, each awarded based on academic performance. Scholarships include:
- One Junior Jubilee Scholarship
- One Constable W.C. Moss Scholarship
- 120 Electoral District Scholarships
- 79 Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships
- 75 Confederation 75th Anniversary Scholarships
All scholarships are valued at $1,000 each, except the Junior Jubilee Scholarship which is valued at $2,500.
The Junior Jubilee Scholarship is awarded to the student with the highest scholarship score in the province. This year's recipient is Mitchell Griffin, a graduate of Corner Brook Regional High.
The Constable W.C. Moss Scholarship is awarded to a child of a member of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (active, retired or deceased) with the highest scholarship score (other than the Junior Jubilee Scholarship recipient). This year's recipient is Zachary Hussey, a graduate of Laval High School in Placentia.
The 120 Electoral District Scholarships are awarded to three high school graduates in each electoral district with the highest scholarship score (other than the Junior Jubilee and the Constable W.C. Moss Scholarships recipients).
The 79 Centenary of Responsible Government Scholarships are awarded to the graduating students province-wide with the next highest scholarship scores (other than the Junior Jubilee, Constable W.C. Moss and the Electoral District Scholarships recipients).
This year, a new one-time scholarship was created. The Confederation 75th Anniversary Scholarships are presented to 75 graduating students to commemorate the province becoming a part of Canada. These scholarships are awarded to the students with the next highest scholarship scores after all other scholarships have been awarded.
A complete list of Provincial Scholarship winners and information on how scholarship recipients can receive their provincial scholarships can be found here.
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"Congratulations to all graduates receiving a Provincial Scholarship this year. I am impressed with the work ethic and determination in achieving your academic goals. Students in our province demonstrate commitment and desire to learn and further their education. I wish all scholarship recipients and all of our students the best of luck as they embark on their next educational endeavors."
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education
For more information
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