Kwantlen awards Richmond high school graduate Julian Mo
with the President's Entrance Scholarship valued at $20,000.

 

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July 21, 2010

Kwantlen awards $35,000 in entrance scholarships to Richmond students

(METRO VANCOUVER, B.C.) In recognition of outstanding academic standing and leadership, Kwantlen Polytechnic University awarded the following four Richmond high school graduates with entrance scholarships: Julian Mo from Robert Cecil Palmer Secondary received the President’s Entrance Scholarship valued at $20,000; Kimran Johal from Richmond Secondary received the Merit Entrance Scholarship valued at $5,000; Anson Kung from A.R. MacNeill Secondary received the Merit Entrance Scholarship valued at $5,000; and Alexa Bustamante from R.A. McMath Secondary received the Merit Entrance Scholarship valued at $5,000.

"I am extremely honoured to have received the President's Entrance Scholarship. It is a testament and reward for all the hard work I've put in," commented Julian Mo. "I hope Kwantlen continues to encourage students with aspirations to obtain post-secondary education. Thank you Kwantlen for giving me this amazing opportunity to study what I love!"

The Kwantlen Leaders of Tomorrow awards are given to top academic high school students who will be pursuing full-time studies at Kwantlen. President’s Entrance Scholarship and Merit Entrance Scholarships are each awarded to school districts in Metro Vancouver including Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Vancouver, Ridge Meadows or any other districts.

Kwantlen Leaders of Tomorrow awards, which have been increased to $210,000 for 2010, are available to students who are enrolling at Kwantlen for the first time. Academic excellence, program of study, community/school involvement and volunteer activities are some of the areas reviewed in the selection process. For more info, visit: kwantlen.ca/awards

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For more information about Kwantlen entrance awards and scholarships, contact:
Teresa McLeod
Scholarships & Awards Coordinator, Student Awards and Financial Assistance
Tel: 604.599.2278
teresa.mcleod@kwantlen.ca  

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For more information about Kwantlen, contact:
Audrey Wang
Manager, Communications
Tel: 604.599.2385
audrey.wang@kwantlen.ca