STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS LESTER B. PEARSON SCHOLARSHIP

A Saskatchewan student has been awarded a full scholarship to attend the world-renowned International Baccalaureate Program at Lester B. Pearson United World College in British Columbia.

Susanna Klassen from Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School in Regina has received the annual provincial scholarship and will begin the two-year program this fall. The scholarship, jointly sponsored by the college and Saskatchewan Learning, is worth over $60,000.

"The International Baccalaureate Program at Lester B. Pearson College is an exceptional program that provides students with the opportunity to excel academically, meet students and teachers from around the world, and promote international understanding and co-operation," Learning Minister Deb Higgins said.

Klassen will join last year's recipient, Kara Quennell from Aden Bowman Collegiate in Saskatoon, and last year's northern scholarship recipient, Scott Franks from Churchill Composite High School in La Ronge. Cameco Corporation, Cogema Resources Inc., Mudjatik Thyssen Mining Joint Venture and Northern Resource Trucking privately funded the northern scholarship. Franks is the third and final recipient of the northern scholarship, which was established for a six-year period.

"These exemplary students will be ambassadors for our province during their term at the college and will bring the benefit of that experience home to Saskatchewan," Higgins said.

Pearson College is one of ten United World Colleges established throughout the world. Located near Victoria, British Columbia, the college creates a dynamic international community where 200 young people from 88 countries live, study and serve the community together. All students attend on full scholarship.

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