NEWS AND EVENTS
Scholarships & Bursaries
Each year, the Perth and District Community Foundation administers over $14,000 in scholarships and bursaries. These awards have been established by generous donors to the Foundation.
If you are interested in establishing a new award please contact us.
Congratulations to all the students who graduated this spring!
James Renaud, Ken Gray Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships and Bursaries Awarded at the Perth & District Collegiate Institute
Recipients were selected by the school.
| Award | 2023 Recipient(s) | Amount | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Murray R. Wilson Scholarship | Alyssa Patterson | $1,000 | A student who is a resident of Perth, the Township of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley or Lanark Highlands and is continuing their studies at college or university or in a trades program. |
| Ben Rogers Memorial Bursary | Hayden McLean | $500 | A student who is a resident of Perth, the Township of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley or Lanark Highlands and is continuing their studies at college or university or in a trades program. |
Scholarships and Bursaries Awarded at TR Leger School
Recipients were selected by the school.
| Award | 2023 Recipient(s) | Amount | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | A student who has demonstrated community/school involvement and leadership skills in humanitarian activities of a volunteer nature, and is entering a university program; financial need may be a consideration. |
Scholarships and Bursaries Awarded at both
Perth & District Collegiate Institute and St. John Catholic High School
Unless indicated otherwise, the recipients were selected by the schools.
| Award | 2023 Recipient(s) | Amount | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily D. Roy Memorial Bursary | Lizzy McNeely (PDCI) Ameilia Stacy (St John) |
$500 | A student who displays citizenship through active participation in social and political affairs in the school and as an active volunteer in the community. |
| Kiwanis Club of Perth Scholarship | Christina Lafrenier ( PDCI) Brent Noonan (St John) |
$378 | A student who is a resident of Perth, the Township of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley or Lanark Highlands and is continuing their studies at college or university or in a trades program. |
| Ken Gray Memorial Scholarship | James Renaud (PDCI) Ellen Hutchings (St John) Charlotte Stewart (St John) |
$2,000 | A student who has demonstrated community/school involvement and leadership skills in humanitarian activities of a volunteer nature and is entering a university program. Two awards were given at each school. |
| Perth Blue Wings Bursary | Samuel Bourque (PDCI) David Olney (St John) |
$500 | A student who is a resident of Perth, the Township of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley or Lanark Highlands and is continuing their studies at college or university or in a trades program. |
| Rotary Club of Perth Bursary | Ella Anderson (PDCI) Paxton Weidenfelder (St John) |
$400 | A student who is a resident of Perth, the Township of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley or Lanark Highlands and is continuing their studies at college or university or in a trades program. |
| McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers | Hayden McLean (PDCI) Lydia Hartwick (St John) |
$1,000 | A student who is a resident of Perth, the Township of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley or Lanark Highlands and is continuing their studies at college or university or in a trades program. |
| Tay Valley History Scholarship | Norah Christy (PDCI) | $1,200 | A student from either PDCI or St. John CHS who has been accepted into a university, college or an apprenticeship program and who has demonstrated a keen interest in history, an ability to think critically and communicate effectively, and a range of accomplishments and/or experiences including community involvement, hobbies, clubs, sports, volunteer activities, and/or work.
The recipient was selected by Tay Valley Township’s History Scholarship Committee. |