Hunter River High Students Receive Scholarships for Senior Studies

Strategic Insights -

Hunter River High students Karly Biffin, Jayden Devine, Piper Griffin, Shaylynn Hyde, and Jayla Stoimenoff have been awarded scholarships as part of the Mentor Support Network's educational scholarship program. The program is designed to assist young people in continuing their senior years at high school or in vocational training, with the goal of helping them reach their individual education and career goals. The scholarship values range up to $2000 and are not necessarily awarded based on academic achievement, but rather on a student's demonstrated desire to succeed. The students received their scholarship certificates on May 13, as part of a presentation ceremony that also featured a performance by last year's scholarship recipients.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of five students from Hunter River High School received scholarships, out of a total of 47 students from 11 regional high schools and a trade college.
  • The scholarship values range up to $2000 and are designed to assist young people in continuing their senior years at high school or in vocational training.
  • The program does not prioritize academic achievement, but rather rewards students who demonstrate a desire to succeed.
  • Students were nominated by support teachers and underwent an interview process before being selected for the scholarship.
  • The scholarships were used by students to purchase new computers and prepare for the 2025 academic year, with many students using their funds in late 2024.

Statistics:

  • 47 students from 11 regional high schools and a trade college received educational scholarships.
  • 5 students from Hunter River High School received scholarships.
  • Scholarship values ranged up to $2000.
  • Students were nominated by support teachers or similar personnel.
  • 100% of scholarship recipients were students from regional high schools and a trade college.

Sources:

  • Mentor Support Network's educational scholarship program
  • Julie Rich, Chairperson of Mentor Support Network (MSN)

https://www.mentor-ns.org/