PRINCE OF WALES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Ten Community School students are recipients of the third annual Prince of Wales Scholarships worth $500 each.

"The Prince of Wales Scholarship recipients should be proud of the award. These students are being recognized for their active participation and demonstrated leadership in both community and in school," Learning Minister Andrew Thomson said.

The scholarship winners attend Community Schools in Regina, Saskatoon, Grenfell, Leask, Prince Albert and Fort Qu'Appelle.

Students who attend Community Schools can be nominated in Grade 11 for the Prince of Wales Scholarships. Nominations are prepared by Community School leadership teams. Nomination criteria include: school-based and community-based leadership initiative, responsibilities outside school, financial need and academic performance. Recipients receive their award in two payments of $250 each, in the fall and in the spring, during Grade 12.

"The scholarships were announced as the province's continuing gift to the Prince of Wales during his 2001 visit to Saskatchewan. We are pleased that these scholarships target Community School students," Thomson said.

The deadline for Community Schools to submit their nominations for next year's scholarships is April 30th, 2005.

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For More Information, Contact:

Jacquie McLean Learning Regina Phone: (306) 787-5609