NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe is supporting 21 local students through the Student Bursary program. Each student will receive at minimum a $3,000 bursary towards their postsecondary studies. This year, the County received a record number of applications, which were anonymized and independently reviewed by members of the Bursary Committee.
“The County is proud to continue our collaboration with local municipalities and Georgia College to support Simcoe County students financially,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Our County Council is committed to enhancing our communities and aiding our residents, including fostering the growth of our future workforce. On behalf of County Council, I congratulate this year’s award recipients and wish them great success in their educational pursuits.”
This year, the County partnered with all 16 member municipalities to offer 16 bursaries that are jointly funded ($2,000 from the County, $1,000 from the member municipality). Congratulations to the following recipients:
- Wesley Barzo, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
- Elizabeth Simpson-Hillis, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Lindsay McDermid, Township of Clearview
- Benjamin Mundle, Town of Collingwood
- Emalee Alderson, Township of Essa
- Madelyn Burton, Town of Innisfil
- Halle Pike, Town of Midland
- Meagan Houle, Township of New Tecumseth
- Nicolas Lancione, Township of Oro-Medonte
- Jayneigh Hesler, Town of Penetanguishene
- Taylor Bechthold-Coon, Township of Ramara
- Brianna Wilson, Township of Severn
- Jake Lance, Township of Springwater
- Olivia Ferlito, Township of Tay
- Karys Littlejohns, Township of Tiny
- Rosalena Galdamez-Keeling, Town of Wasaga Beach
In addition, the County is providing five bursaries that are fully funded by the County. Congratulations to the following recipients:
- Finlay Kennie, Township of Oro-Medonte
- Findlay Nischan, Town of Collingwood
- Olivia Nothrop, Township of Springwater
- Mark Trumble, Township of Adjala-Tosorontio
- Chloe Tyers, Township of Clearview
In addition, the County has once again partnered with Georgian College, who will provide an additional $1,500 in financial assistance to recipients that are enrolled in their institution.
“We’re pleased to continue our partnership with the County of Simcoe on this bursary program which recognizes the power of both post-secondary education and community,” said Nene Brode, Manager of Financial Aid and Awards, Georgian College. “At Georgian College, we encourage students to connect more outside of the classroom. For those already living in Simcoe County, they know the power of the outdoors and this important bursary provides an extra incentive to stay, play, study and begin their careers here.”
The application process for the Student Bursary program typically will re-open in the spring. Once announced, the program will be promoted through various channels, including all the County of Simcoe’s social media accounts. Residents and students looking for more information on the bursary program, eligibility and the application process are encouraged to visit simcoe.ca/studentbursary.
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