2024 Scholarship and Bursary Recipients

2025-01-01

2024 Scholarship and Bursary Recipients

After reviewing a number of applications which were submitted by very qualified students, the NBSRT Scholarship and Bursary Committee is pleased to announce that a bursary valued at $2500 has been awarded to Victoria Sharkey and a scholarship valued at $2500 has been awarded to Hillary Reid.

Victoria Sharkey, a graduate of Woodstock High School, is enrolled in the Practical Nursing 2 Year program at New Brunswick Community College, Fredericton campus. Ultimately, Victoria looks forward to gaining employment in a hospital setting. Congratulations to Victoria and best wishes as she attains her career goals.

Hillary Reid, a graduate of Fredericton High School, is currently attending Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where she is enrolled in the Community Development degree program. Upon completion of her degree, Hillary looks forward to enrolling in the B.Ed. program with the goal of becoming a school teacher. Best wishes go to Hillary as she completes her degree and any future academic endeavors.

Hillary expressed her gratefulness to be a recipient of the NBSRT Scholarship in the following submission:

Thank you so much for your email. Thank you for choosing me for this scholarship. I am grateful for the support. This financial help will make a big difference as I work through the rest of my undergrad and toward my goal of becoming a teacher.

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