Paper Excellence has announced the creation of a new scholarship for Métis students who live in the communities in which it operates, which includes Powell River.
According to a media release, the $1,000 scholarship is available to Métis high school graduates who are living in Paper Excellence’s operating communities in BC and Saskatchewan and are entering their first year at a public university, community college or institute of technology.
“Paper Excellence understands the importance of being good neighbours and greatly values its relationships with indigenous communities,” stated Graham Kissack, vice president, environment, health and safety and corporate communications. “In addition to this, investing in education continues to be a key focus for us. So, this scholarship makes sense on a lot of levels.”
Applications for the Paper Excellence Métis scholarship are available on the Paper Excellence website: paperexcellence.com/metis-scholarship-application/.
Paper Excellence also offers community and First Nations scholarships directly through each of its mills. For more information about those scholarships, contact the Powell River mill at 604.483.3722.
Applications must be submitted by May 30.
