How a
scholarship
happens
- A donor chooses a school, usually the high school in their own community.
- The school names a contact to run nominations.
- Teachers nominate. Students don’t apply.
- The school chooses the recipient before June.
- The award is a surprise, presented on stage at graduation.
- The student and their family meet The First Rung and the donor, privately, after the ceremony.
- The school board confirms enrolment and pays tuition directly, each year for four years,
while the student keeps a B average.
Who receives the scholarship
Students don’t apply. Their teachers, principals, and guidance counsellors
nominate them, and the school chooses. A nominee:
- Is heading to full-time post-secondary education: college, university,
polytechnic, apprenticeship, or trades. - Has shown resilience through real adversity.
- Is committed to learning, but isn’t necessarily on the honour roll.
- Supports and encourages the people around them.
- Might not continue their education without financial help.
