Abby McCluskey of Oak Bay High is one of 16 young people to receive the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award this year.
Selected from more than 1,000 applications across the country, winners are selected based on humanitarian efforts in high school, academics, athletics, future goals, and overcoming adversity.
“To me, this scholarship is a recognition of the change I’ve made in my community,” said McCluskey. “During my school days I got involved in numerous different groups. All of these were incredibly important concerns for me and have inspired me to keep speaking for what I think is right. “
It’s an honor that also recognizes the struggles she has faced in recent years.
“Receiving this award connects me with an exceptional group of people who have won this award and enables me to continue to change the world as I study,” said McCluskey.
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For health reasons, she is postponing the start of secondary school. After visiting Victoria for treatment, she plans to graduate from Queens University with a degree in life sciences with the hope of studying medicine.
It’s just one of the financial awards presented to Oak Bay High graduates this year.
“I am simply amazed at the quality and resilience of the children in a pandemic year. They got in touch and looked for opportunities, ”said Scott Alexander, grant advisor at Oak Bay High.
Other notable winners are Amanda Aquino, Christopher Horwood and Esme Johnson. Aquino plans to attend Camosun College in the fall and is one of the Beedie Luminaries 2021.
This year’s Beedie winners include 111 students from across BC who have faced life’s challenges and adversities with determination and optimism.
“It’s life changing money for her, really life changing,” Alexander said, noting that it will cover Aquino’s cost of living as she pursues her nursing degree.
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Johnson is a candidate for Schulich Leader 2021. An often coveted award which, as a nominee, represents the best entrepreneurially minded STEM student.
Among his fellowships, Chris Horwood received a BC Pathway to Teacher Education, awarded to 20 graduates who have demonstrated commitment and aptitude for careers in elementary school teaching. Next year he goes to Florida on a music business scholarship.
There is also Orla Scott, who is aiming for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Victoria this fall and has received a Koerner Loran Finalist Award 2021. Alexander notes that Scott beat 8,000 students to be among those to receive the $ 5,000 award.
“To be selected as a Loran finalist is an honor, especially because the interview and selection process for the award was an incredible experience. It was very inspiring to speak to incredible interviewers and students from across Canada, and the conversations I had with other candidates and interviewers helped me shape my perspectives on community leadership and post-secondary education, “said Scott.
“I am very grateful to the Loran Foundation for this experience, for their support and for this significant financial support for my university education.”
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