Xerox names scholarship recipients

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Two Saskatchewan students will receive financial help to pursue training for careers in information technology, thanks to scholarships from the Xerox Canada Aboriginal Scholarship program.

Matthew Dunn, a Metis student from Watrous, and Cliff Tawpisin of Muskeg Lake First Nation, were among the eight recipients selected to receive scholarships through the program.

Xerox Canada is delighted to once again help Aboriginal men and women realize their dream of an advanced education," said Xerox Canada president Cameron Hyde when this year's winners were announced Sept. 20.

"We are proud of our long-standing commitment to the Aboriginal community and particularly this program to help individuals better participate in today's technology-focused economy."

The scholarship program, started in 1994, provides financial support for Aboriginal students studying in information technology related programs.

The winners were selected based on their leadership or role model qualities, demonstrated through community involvement and extracurricular activities, as well as on their academic achievement, and on the degree to which their studies will lead to a career in information technology.

Also receiving scholarships this year are Laura Gislason and Marc Timmerman, both Metis students from Winnipeg, Man.; Bernadine Grant, a Metis student from Edmonton, Alta.; Lindsay Heal, a Metis students from Fort St. John, B.C.; Raymond Madahbee of the Sheguiandah First Nation in Ontario; and Amie Therrien, a Metis student from Penetang, Ont.

Each of the students will receive a $3000 annual scholarship. Students attending university studies will receive the scholarship amount for up to four years, while those attending college programs will receive $3000 a year for up to three years.