High School Students Awarded Scholarships to the World Alberta Students to Attend Prestigious United World College Campuses

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June 11, 2010 High school students awarded scholarships to the world Alberta students to attend prestigious United World College campuses

Edmonton... Eight Alberta high school students will finish high school at campuses around the world thanks to Grant MacEwan United World College Scholarships. The Alberta students are from Calgary, Didsbury, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Spruce Grove and Widewater.

The scholarships, which are provided by the Government of Alberta, are valued at $70,000 each and are awarded in recognition of academic performance, citizenship, volunteerism and leadership. The scholarships cover two years of tuition and accommodations at United World College locations in Canada, the United States, Norway, Italy and Hong Kong. “These students represent a new generation of Albertans that are taking our province forward with new energy and enthusiasm,” said Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology. “Completing your education away from home can be one of the most valuable life experiences an individual can undertake. I congratulate all of them as they begin this unique journey.” United World College is a British-based foundation that comprises 13 locations and has a network of more than 36,000 graduates. The scholarships are named in honour of Dr. John Walter (Grant) MacEwan who served as a Calgary Alderman, the Mayor of Calgary and a Member of the Legislative Assembly before being appointed Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 1966. “I hope to learn to live in a foreign and international environment and to learn what I can accomplish with the skills it took me to get there. Through understanding my classmates and the community I will serve, I hope to learn better how to serve the world and be globally aware,” said Robert Adamson, who will be studying at the United World College campus in China. “I feel very honoured and I know the experience will be very rewarding, as will the opportunity to pay forward what I've been given.” For information on Alberta’s scholarship program, visit www.alis.gov.ab.ca. -30- Editor’s note: Students are available to speak to the media Date: Saturday, June 12 Time: 3 p.m. Location: Grant MacEwan University - City Centre Campus (Robbins Health Centre) Participants: Current and past recipients of United World College scholarships Backgrounder: 2010 United World College recipients Media inquiries may be directed to: Kevin Donnan Communications Alberta Advanced Education and Technology 780-427-0405 [email protected] To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000. June 11, 2010

2010 United World College recipients Scholarship recipient Current High United World College location School/Hometown Robert Adamson St. Thomas Li Po Chun Robert enjoys playing soccer, painting, Aquinas/ Hong Kong, Republic of China skiing, hiking, and travel. He has visited Spruce Grove Peru, Mexico, and Italy. His passions include learning about and experiencing the world at a global level and he looks forward to this opportunity. Curtis Cook Olds Junior-Senior United World College USA - Curtis lives on a horse ranch outside of High School/ Montezuma, New Mexico Didsbury. He attends school in Olds Didsbury where he plays a variety of sports including football, lacrosse, basketball, and several others. He enjoys time spent with friends and family, as well as board games, cards, and recreational activities. Sahar Ibrahim Western Canada/ Lester B. Pearson United Sahar enjoys participating in athletic Calgary World College activities, specifically all Canadian Victoria, British Columbia winter sports. Sahar has a keen interest in aviation and aviation technology. She loves travelling and learning about new cultures and people. Andrea Kwan Lethbridge United World College of the Andrea is a competitive swimmer, Collegiate Institute/ Adriatic lifeguard, and swim instructor, and also Lethbridge Trieste, Italy a certified ski instructor and coach. She enjoys playing the piano and clarinet, speech arts, drama, and literature and participates in many school productions. She organized a very successful fundraiser after the 2010 Haiti earthquake and also volunteers as a swim official. Through her United World College experience, she looks forward to exploring Italy and Europe. Anna Larney Catholic Central/ United World College of the Anna has become involved with the Lethbridge Adriatic youth in her community through Trieste, Italy coordinating and participating in Dragonboat Festivals, Quidditch leagues, rugby teams, and school choir. She expands her mind through music and art, and traveling.

Andrew Stich Old Scona Red Cross Nordic United World Andrew was born in Winnipeg and has Academic/ College lived in the Edmonton area for 11 Edmonton Flekke, Norway years. His interests include science, philosophy, nature, and music. His hobbies include violin and Aikido. Tyrel Stokes St. Thomas Lester B. Pearson United Tyrel grew up in the Spruce Grove and Aquinas/ World College Stony Plain area. He has been active Spruce Grove Victoria, British Columbia in his high school through sports such as hockey, basketball, badminton, and track and field. He has also participated in the Students Union and in the High School Model United Nations. Allison Winarski Roland Michener Lester B. Pearson United Allison lives on an acreage in Secondary/ World College Widewater, Alberta and loves nature. Widewater Victoria, British Columbia She is involved in multiple school sports as well as the Yearbook Committee, the Gym Riot Planning Committee, and the Student Council. She works at the Slave Lake pool as a lifeguard and Red Cross swim instructor and enjoys volunteering at town organized events. -30- Media inquiries may be directed to: Kevin Donnan Communications Alberta Advanced Education and Technology 780-427-0405 [email protected] To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000. Alberta Government | Newsroom | Ministries Listing | Advanced Education and Technology Home Page | News Releases | Top of Page |