Nine students recognized through RBC Undergraduate Scholarship
awards — top three win once-in-a-lifetime learning experience
TORONTO, December 18, 2007 — Nine undergraduate students
will receive a financial reward to assist them with tuition
and school-related expenses after being named recipients of
the 2007 RBC Undergraduate Scholarship awards. The top three
applicants will be awarded "gold" prizes each worth
$5,000, as well as one-of-a-kind personal experiences chosen
by the winners themselves. Three "silver" and three
"bronze" scholarships are also being awarded, at
$3,000 and $2,000 respectively.
This year's educational experiences selected by the top
three are a four-day photography workshop in Ottawa; a meeting
with Ron Joyce, co-founder of Tim Horton's and a former Entrepreneur
of the Year; and an excursion to Halifax to learn about marine
wildlife and human and environmental health and safety.
"We know many undergraduate students are looking for
real-world experiences that will better prepare them for their
future," said Kavita Joshi, national director, Student
Markets. "By participating in practical, hands-on activities,
we hope these well-deserving students will take home valuable
lessons that will stay with them both in school and long after
they graduate."
Scholarships were awarded to students based on their community
involvement and written responses to six essay questions relating
to creative and practical ideas for innovation and improvement
in the fields of business, science or visual arts.
The 2007 Gold winners of $5,000 plus a personal learning
experience are:
DAVID WEN
David is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's
University. He selected the "Always Fresh" business
experience that will see him fly to the Fox Harb'r Golf Resort
& Spa in Wallace, Nova Scotia on a private flight with
Mr. Ron Joyce, Co-Founder of Tim Hortons and Chairman Emeritus
of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. In addition to the
time David will spend with one of Canada's most successful
entrepreneurs, he will also be given a guided tour of the
Tim Horton's Children's Camp in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.
CRAIG FOLLETT
Craig is working towards an Honours Business Administration
degree and a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Software Engineering
at the University of Western Ontario. He will be participating
in the "Toxic Science" experience. This will involve
travelling to Halifax, Nova Scotia where he will spend time
learning about issues related to toxicology and human health.
Craig will also receive a privately guided harbour tour aboard
a 40' Cape Island fishing boat to learn about local species
of marine wildlife.
JANICE JOO
Janice is currently pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Health
Sciences degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
She has selected the "Gatineau in the Fall" visual
arts experience for which she will be flown to Ottawa to participate
in a four-day Gatineau Park Photography Workshop with photographer
and workshop instructor Willie McElligott. While there, Janice
will be exploring elements of light, colour and composition
at Gatineau Park during the peak of fall colour.
The Silver winners of $3,000 each are:
JASON BROWN
Jason is working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration
at the Schulich School of Business at York University in Toronto.
He has an interest in marketing and entrepreneurship, and
is currently working on developing technology that will allow
consumers to use their cellular phones to redeem coupons from
advertisements.
AMANDA THOMPSON
Amanda is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree at McMaster
University in Hamilton, Ontario. She plans to pursue a career
in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals. Her goal is to improve
the lives of Canadians "through the development of therapeutics".
HEATHER SMITH
Heather is working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the
Alberta College of Art & Design in Calgary, Alberta. She
plans to work as a freelance illustrator and later hopes to
teach. Through her work she hopes to encourage a greater appreciation
for images in a "media-saturated culture".
The Bronze winners of $2,000 each are:
GREG OVERHOLT
Greg is working towards both a Bachelor of Business Administration
and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier
University in Waterloo, Ontario. He plans to use his business
and technical education to "develop solutions to real-world
problems that will have a positive impact on the lives of
others".
STEPHANIE TOM
Stephanie is pursuing an Honours Arts and Science degree in
Biochemistry at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
She plans to work as a science researcher. She is currently
working on developing a handheld device that will help physicians
quickly diagnose infectious diseases.
MEGHAN SCOTT
Meghan is working towards an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Visual Arts at York University in Toronto, Ontario. She
one day hopes to be a professor of visual arts. Her goal is
"to encourage people to think critically about visual
culture and gain an appreciation of the artistic influence
behind the images we see everyday".
For more information about the RBC Royal Bank Scholarship
for Undergraduates, as well as application forms for 2008,
please visit www.rbcroyalbank.com/scholarships/undergraduate.
RBC's Scholarship Awards Program offers a diverse range of
scholarship awards to help address the critical need for student
funding across Canada. In 2006, RBC awarded over 320 scholarships,
totalling more than $600,000. Scholarships are available for
students still in high school, pursuing undergraduate studies
at college or university, and those entering professional
programs in medicine or dentistry. Specialized scholarships
are also available to New Canadians, Junior A hockey players,
and Aboriginal students. For more information about RBC's
Scholarship Program please visit www.rbcroyalbank.com/scholarships.
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