Carlton Trail College handed out $41,000 in scholarships and awards on Dec. 15 with their awards dinner.
Forty-five students were recognized for academic performance as well as, for some awards, financial need and early application scholarships.
Shelley Romanyszyn-Cross, VP Academics with the College, says these scholarships are fundamental to these students, many of them with young families. Being unable to work during their schooling can be financially difficult and Romanyszyn-Cross they are very glad to be able to help their students.
“It’s an opportunity to award the good work that they’ve done but it’s also an opportunity for them to get a few more dollars in their bank accounts.”
Sandra Korte received the Office Administration Performance scholarship during the ceremony and spoke about the impact these funds will have on her education.
Korte, who also has a young family, was happy to continue her education close to home and show her daughters that anyone can go back and expand their education.
Financial stress can many times be the reason that students do not go back to school. To have that financial support behind them means a lot, says Korte.
There are many faces behind the thousands of dollars that were given out that evening.
Val Koroluck says the support from regional donors is paramount to assisting these students.
“Businesses and organizations and individuals really support the power of education by investing in our scholarship programs.”
Although there was a lot of cheques given out during the evening, there is always more that can be done, says Koroluck.
“It’s a really great way to support learning in our province and encourage our students to stay in our region for their education.”
Having these programs in the region means more students staying within the area and that also means more local workers at the end of the programs, says Koroluck.
Koroluck says the Government of Saskatchewan is also a big proponent of these scholarships by matching funds through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunities Scholarship.
The awards dinner itself is a good way for the students, as well as the donors, to be recognized for their achievements and hard work, says Romanyszyn-Cross.
Congratulations to all the recipients:
Early Application Scholarships
Power Engineering 3rd Class Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Dylan Pappenfoot, $500
The Continuing Care Assistant Humboldt Early Application Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Shayla Helperl, $1,000
The Office Administration Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Jessa Regehr, $1,000
The Power Engineering Technician Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Landon Dickson, $1,000
The Continuing Care Assistant - Wynyard Early Application Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Jennifer Melnychuk, $1,000
The Practical Nursing Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Kamryn Holma, $1,000
The Electrician Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Jay Stephan, $1,000
The Plumbing and Pipefitting Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Erik Jones, $1,000
The Welding Early Application, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Tanya Schmeichel, $1,000
Performance Scholarships
The Continuing Care Assistant - Humboldt Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Leslie Tarnowski, $500
The Continuing Care Assistant - Punnichy Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Niyoma Machiskinic, $500
The Continuing Care Assistant - Wynyard Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Karen Vass, $500
The Office Administration Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Sandra Korte, $500
The Plumbing and Pipefitting Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Adam Van Loon, $500
The Power Engineering 3rd Class Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Stephane Perrault, $500
The Practical Nursing Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Maurina Nameth, $500
The Welding Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Nicolas Davies, $500
The Viterra Inc. Electrician Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Zhen Gao, $1,500
The Viterra Inc. Electrician Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Ron Potter, $1,500
The Viterra Inc. Power Engineering Tech. Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Patrick Roy, $2,000
The Viterra Inc. Power Engineering Tech Performance, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Christopher Sunderland, $2,000
Application-Based Scholarships
The Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Shayla Helperl, $500
The Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Caitlin Pratchler, $500
The Centennial Ford Sales, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Lyndon Indzeoski, $500
The Flaman Sales Ltd., Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Kale Sutherland, $500
The KMK Sales Ltd. Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Inna Baga, $500
The Koenders Manufacturing Ltd., Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Tianna Voldeng, $500
The Midway Co-op, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Landon Dickson, $500
The Bourgault Industries Ltd., Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Justyn Lightle, $1,000
The Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Kimberly Fetter, $1,000
The Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Gail Maki, $1,000
The Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Kassidy McKay, $1,000
The Carlton Trail College Staff, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Michael Rutko, $1,000
The Humboldt Smiles Dental Studio, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Ayesha Cisse, $1,000
The Michel’s Industries Ltd., Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Nicole Siermachesky, $1,000
The Olymel, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Haylea Oakes, $1,000
The Schulte Industries Ltd., Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Blair Bodnard, $1,000
The Walker Wood Foundation, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Bret Banach, $1,000
The Walker Wood Foundation, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Nicholas Booker, $1,000
The Walker Wood Foundation, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Pamela Rowe, $1,000
The Walker Wood Foundation, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Kristy McNichol, $1,000
The Walker Wood Foundation, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Nicole Montes, $1,000
The Walker Wood Foundation, Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Celine Thibault, $1,000
The Watrous Co-operative Association Ltd., Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Chantelle Gieselman, $1,000
The JCI Humboldt (Jayees), Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship: Kendall Freriks, $2,000
