Scholarships
Jean & Murray Thomas Memorial Scholarship Award for Student Citizenship
The Virden Area Foundation’s Jean & Murray Thomas Memorial Scholarship Award for Student Citizenship recognizes graduating students for outstanding contributions they have made to their school and community.
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This scholarship award recognizes graduating Virden Collegiate Institute (VCI) students who demonstrate the qualities of active participation in civic or community activities, good scholarship and school involvement.
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The following specific criteria apply:
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Volunteer service to the community.
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Involvement in citizenship or character building organizations.
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Good scholastic record.
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Participation in student programs or activities.
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Leadership ability to motivate others to actions to benefit the community.
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The Foundation will provide up to 2 awards of $1,000 each.
Awards are available for use in any of the next three ensuing academic years. Awards not claimed within that timeframe will be forfeited.
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The scholarship awards will be paid directly to the university or college of the recipient’s choice upon enrollment. The university or college must be a qualified done for the purposes of the Income Tax Act. The institution will then credit the recipient’s tuition account.
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The deadline for receipt of completed application submissions is June 1, of the current year.
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If you have any questions, please contact Pam McLeod 204-851-6769.
Keira Peters 2023 Recipient
Ryley Pizzey
2023 Recipient