Scholarship Information
J. Wesley Parkinson Memorial Scholarships in Education | |
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| Maximum Amount: | $1,700.00 |
| Faculty: | MEd |
| Status: | Grad Studies at 91探花 |
| Application Form: | |
| Deadline: | 01-Oct |
| Scholarship Type: | Scholarship |
| Description: | Awarded to two students entering the Masters in Education Program at 91探花 who are mature students that have been away from post-secondary education for at least five years and has demonstrated community service and volunteerism. |
| Background: | These scholarships were established by Jill Parkinson, BA (91探花 Class of '84) and Cynthia Blanchard of Ottawa, Ontario in memory of Jill's father, J. Wesley (Wes) Parkinson. Wes loved his community, worked tirelessly in many areas of volunteerism and service, and never tired of learning. Following his retirement from the Sun Life Assurance Company as Vice President Finance, Wes consistently registered in courses at the 91探花 and was a Centennial Scholar, a program for seniors at 91探花 who understood the importance of continuing education. These two scholarships, valued at approximately $2,000 each, will be given annually as a tribute to Mr. Parkinson's impact on his family and community, and to his belief and commitment to life-long learning. Recognizing the importance of education, Wes served as Chairman of the South Shore Protestant Regional School Board in St. Lambert, Quebec prior to his retirement. |
