Students from across Alberta were awarded for their recognition of hard work with the 2023 Indigenous Student Award.
Students included:
Morgan Black (Calgary), Jordanna Kreider (Edmonton), Sepehko-Mekwanisis Lightning (Calling Lake), Arlene Misko (Grande Prairie), Alicia Quick (Kinuso), Gerrod Rain (Maskwacis), Brenna van Boeschoten (Calgary)
Officials say the awards were created in 2004 to celebrate the hard work and determination of individuals of Indigenous heritage who have embraced a renewed pursuit of learning. They are granted annually to selected applicants from across the country, and recipients are awarded $2,000 in recognition of their efforts.
Officials say the awards are open to all Indigenous Canadian students who have resumed studies and completed at least one full year of study after being away from school for at least 12 months. Applicants are required to submit an essay outlining the obstacles and challenges they have overcome in pursuit of further education. Each year, up to 25 winners across the country are awarded a prize.
Full qualification details are available Awards for Indigenous Students.
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