The Oliver Chronicle is excited to announce that it will give a $1,000 bursary to a graduate from Southern Okanagan Secondary School.
Graduates are invited to write to the Chronicle to tell us (in 300 words) why they could use the money and why it should be awarded to them. The deadline is June 17.
Graduates, regardless of their career path – an auto mechanic, a custodian, a teacher, or a rocket scientist – are encouraged to write us.
Aberdeen Publishing Managing Director Linda Bolton said the desire of the company and its partner businesses is to support “our future,” which is local youth.
“When we look at what it costs to invest in continued education, the sum can be overwhelming,” she said. “To invest in youth is never a negative; the world is out there for them to achieve so much in life. What a great investment for all of us.”
Chronicle editor Lyonel Doherty said it is an honour to support a local graduate in his or her future endeavours.
“My dad used to say that he didn’t care what type of career I chose, as long as I was good at my job.”
Doherty said each and every graduate has something to offer to the world, and it’s nice to be able to help them on their journey.
Graduates can send their submissions to the Oliver Chronicle at Box 880, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, or by email at [email protected]
