Kayla Hartwick is studying to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant at Loyalist College.
A Pakenham college student has earned a $3,000 scholarship from the Municipal Retirees Organization of Ontario (MROO).
Kayla Hartwick is studying to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant at Loyalist College in Belleville..
All recipients are family members of current MROO members.
The scholarships are awarded based on the number of applicants and specific eligibility criteria, including the student’s leadership skills, volunteer experience, and commitment to making a difference in their communities.
Three students from this area were each awarded $3,000 in scholarships. Along with Hartwick, Liam Godard is studying Art (Communications) at the University of Ottawa and Shanna Hobbs is studying Biochemistry at Carleton University.
Ken Lewis, Director of Zone 6, explains the importance of the MROO Student Scholarship program.
“Education is becoming very expensive now and we realize these awards have a significant impact on a student’s life. We hope it makes things a little easier for these exceptional students and their families and are pleased to extend our best wishes for continued success with their studies this school year! Congratulations to Liam, Shanna and Kayla!” said Lewis.
(Written by Sherry Haaima)
