Prestige Awards
The university values its high achieving entering students and these awards are for those students.Â
2023 award recipients
Tanisha M.
Kennedy Scholars Academic Excellence ScholarshipÂ
Tanisha graduated from Renert School in Calgary, AB. While there, she won the Bev Dyan Memorial Cup and was selected to represent Alberta in all four public speaking categories at the Canada National Speaking Championship. She also became the chief editor of RRROCA, a neighborhood newsletter for approximately 19,000 readers. Additionally, she was given a letter of commendation from Alberta’s premier for her contribution to her community through public service and volunteering.
Adriana N.
Seymour Schulich Community Service/Entrepreneurial Entrance Award
Adriana graduated from Academia Britanica Cuscatleca in Santa Tecla, El Salvador. One of her biggest achievements was the resilience it took to balance ballet with her grades and other extracurricular activities. She was also selected as the head of the student government, where her mission was to increase inclusivity and open-mindedness in the community. Additionally, she worked on The Jingle Project, collecting and distributing Christmas gifts for children in need.
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