Since the TRU Grit Awards program began five years ago more than $90,000 in scholarships has been raised for Thompson Rivers University students studying at the Williams Lake Campus.
Brian Garland and a small group of business people and concerned citizens started the TRU Grit Awards program to encourage students to take their post-secondary training at TRU Williams Lake.
TRU Grit has since set up an endowment fund to ensure the lasting success of their vision.
A total of $21,500 was shared by 11 students receiving scholarships for the 2015/16 academic year, says TRU marketing co-ordinator Myrissa Krenzler.
Recently another six $2,000 awards were provided to students enrolled in the new Applied Sustainable Ranching Program that started in January.
The TRU Grit Awards are open to all students, whether they are mature students returning to school after taking some time away from their education, or graduating Grade 12 students.
Scholarships are available for anyone enrolling in any post-secondary program at the Williams Lake Campus.
The deadline for the TRU Grit 2016/17 award applications is coming up on April 15.
There are six $2,000 awards available for the 2016/17 academic year.
Applications can be found online at http://www.tru.ca/williamslake/studentservices/financialaid.html or by emailing mkrenzler@tru.ca.
The award criteria is as follows: a completed application form, a 300-500 word personal statement describing why you want to attend TRU Williams Lake and your financial need.
A copy of applicant’s Grade 12 transcript is also required.