Media Release: BRSD Appreciates BRCF Grant and Scholarship Support
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Battle River School Division (BRSD) is grateful for Battle River Community Foundation’s (BRCF) continual dedication to supporting education throughout our community. This generosity helps to enhance programming, enrich learning environments, and provide students with resources necessary for success.
The foundation’s generous donation of $60,000 in 2024 allowed students to continue learning during the summer through Reading University, an impactful program that enhances literacy and fosters a love of reading among youth.
This bighearted donation is just one of several contributions BRCF has made to support local schools and students. Since September, BRCF has awarded numerous grants and scholarships to support BRSD schools and educational journeys for individual students.
These awards have supported school band and music programs, including the purchase of band instruments, in addition to the opportunity for school enhancements.
Many BRSD students received scholarships reflecting a broad range of award criteria. This includes recognition for academic achievements such as top-performing, skill improvement, high marks, completion of grade level or program and extracurricular involvement.
Through these awards, students have also been recognized for outstanding personal qualities, fostering relationships with school leaders, community volunteer work and demonstration of commendable leadership qualities, as well as the need for financial support.
Students who are pursuing careers in teaching, education, and children’s services received scholarships. Also, students received awards for pursuing post-secondary education in culinary arts, hospitality, trades and Red Seal programs, the technical sector and agricultural programs.
BRSD schools that have benefited from BRCF grants since September 2024:
- Battle River Alternative Centre for Education (BRACE)
- École Camrose Composite High School (ÉCCHS)
- École Charlie Killam School (ÉCKS)
- Forestburg School
- Hay Lakes School
Grants for scholarships to support student educational journeys were awarded to students at:
- Bawlf School
- Central High Sedgewick Public School (CHSPS)
- Daysland School
- École Camrose Composite High School (ÉCCHS)
- Forestburg School
BRSD Superintendent Rhae-Ann Holoien expresses deep appreciation to BRCF and its efforts to make education and extracurricular activities accessible for all.
“We are beyond grateful for the Battle River Community Foundation and the scholarships and donations received by our division, students and schools,” says Holoien. “Because of their generosity, we are able to enhance our educational opportunities, and our students have additional support to excel and build confidence as they work toward their career goals. We thank the BRCF for their generous commitment to education and to our students.”
BRCF has provided invaluable support to Camrose and surrounding areas for 30 years. The work of the foundation has provided opportunities for current and past donors, making impactful differences within the community.