Langenburg Youth awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship

At a recent virtual ceremony, Rogers Communications handed out Ted Rogers Scholarship to 26 Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan youth. 

Charlee Mitschke of Langenburg is one of the scholarship recipients. 

Mitschke recently received her diploma from Langenburg Central School.  

“I was shocked when I found out I was the recipient,” she told Yorkton This Week. “I couldn’t believe it. I owe so many thank you’s to the Ted Rogers Scholarship Foundation.” 

Recipients, such as Mitschke are being awarded a $2,500 renewable scholarship, with the opportunity for up to four years or $10,000. 

The scholarships support post-secondary studies this fall, and are in recognition of the community leadership and volunteerism of the recipients. 

“I applied for the award a few months back,” said Mitschke. “Through my work as a mentor I learned about the Ted Rogers Scholarship. I emailed a five-page questionnaire about who I was, and how I have impacted others.  

“Accompanying the questionnaire were three letters of reference, and a video where I had to answer a topic question.  

“About a week or two after I submitted my information, I was shortlisted for the award.” 

The scholarships are important to Rogers Communications as well.

“Rogers is proud to support this next generation of leaders and changemakers in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan by awarding scholarships that help deserving youth achieve their highest potential. By recognizing their volunteerism and community leadership, and reducing education barriers, we know this investment in their future is an investment for our region,” said Larry Goerzen, President of Alberta and Prairies Region, Rogers Communications in a release.