(left to right) Caitlin McIntyre and Tim McDowell each received a Sir William Stephenson Scholarship, and Colin Shelton was awarded The Robert P. Purves Memorial Scholarship.
Each year, The University of Winnipeg distributes more than 1.3 million dollars in scholarships to exceptional students. Faculty, staff, family, and friends celebrated the achievements of this year’s award recipients last night at the Continuing Scholarship Ceremony.
The University of Winnipeg’s scholarship program celebrates academic excellence and attracts top students. Entrance scholarships reward the achievements of students just starting their university studies, while continuing scholarships provide ongoing recognition for students who shine in any year of their degree program. For continuing students, scholarships of up to $6,000 are available in each year of studies at The University of Winnipeg.
On Tuesday, November 23, 2004 The University of Winnipeg honoured a number of its exceptional continuing students at a special scholarship reception. Susan Thompson, CEO and President of The University of Winnipeg Foundation, emceed the evening, calling on President Lloyd Axworthy to present the awards. He offered congratulations to the award winners and thanked faculty, staff, and donors for their generosity and continued support of the University and its students. “It is my hope that your experience has been and will continue to be a positive one and that at the completion of your studies, you’ll join the Alumni Association as a proud graduate of The University of Winnipeg,” he said. “Continue to make proud this school and the donors who believed enough in you-our students-to give generously towards your future.”
The awards ceremony included the presentation of the following prestigious scholarships:
Sir William Stephenson Scholarship: presented to Tim McDowell and Caitlin McIntyre
This scholarship was established in 1984 by the intrepid Sir William Stephenson through The Winnipeg Foundation. Awarded annually, up to two students may receive this award.
Value: $ 6,000
Criteria:
- outstanding academic achievement
- superior leadership qualities
- the potential to make a valuable contribution to Canada
Dr. and Mrs. R.O.A. Hunter Scholarship: presented to Ashleigh Sprange
The recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. R.O.A. Hunter Scholarship is chosen from the candidates for the Sir William Stephenson Scholarship. One student may receive this award.
Value: $ 6,000
Criteria:
- outstanding academic achievement
- superior leadership qualities
- the potential to make a valuable contribution to Canada
- must be eligible for the Sir William Stephenson Scholarship
Alumni Family Achievement Scholarship: presented to Tamar (Tammy) Debora Lavy
This scholarship is provided by The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association. It is awarded annually to one student.
Value: $2,000
Criteria:
- this student has completed at least 30 credit hours
- has made significant contributions to extracurricular activities on The University of Winnipeg campus
- at least one parent or grandparent must be a graduate of The University of Winnipeg
Robert P. Purves Memorial Scholarship: presented to Colin Shelton
This major scholarship was established in memory of Robert P. Purves, whose distinguished term with the University’s Board of Regents culminated with his services as Board Chair from 1994 – 1996. Only one student may receive the Robert P. Purves Memorial Scholarship.
Value: $1,675
Criteria:
- must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at The University of Winnipeg
- exceptional leadership qualities
- significant extracurricular participation
Millennium Excellence Awards: presented to Kelly Anne Aguirre, Melissa Croft, Shari Fournier, Rachel Horwat, Heather MacKenzie, Anet Maksymowicz, Caitlin McIntyre, Sarah Poysti, and Colin Shelton
Created as part of Canada’s celebration of the arrival of the new millennium, the Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation distributes awards annually to continuing students across the country. Nine have been selected from The University of Winnipeg; a total of 947 are available.
Value: $5,000 (first-level awards, renewable for one additional year)
$4,500 (second-level awards, renewable for up to one year)
$4,000 (third-level awards, a one-time grant)
Criteria:
- academic achievement
- community service
- leadership
- interest in innovation
