U of S Continues to Attract Bright Minds and Young Leaders

Posted April 22, 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 2003-04-09-OTHER

U OF S CONTINUES TO ATTRACT BRIGHT MINDS AND YOUNG LEADERS

The University of Saskatchewan honoured 20 of Saskatchewan's brightest
student leaders today at a lunchtime reception. The students, who will begin
classes on campus in the fall, were honoured with one of two awards - five
received the prestigious President's First and Best Scholarship and 15 were
awarded a Chancellors' Scholarship.

U of S President, Peter MacKinnon was joined by Canada's Deputy Prime
Minister and Minister of Finance John Manley to congratulate the students.

MacKinnon said, "This is a tremendously accomplished group of students.
Their outstanding achievements to date, and their potential for future
success, represent considerable promise for this province and our country."

"Saskatchewan has a remarkable history of innovative people; and, after
meeting these bright young scholarship winners, I am sure they will make a
significant contribution to that tradition," said Manley.

The President's First and Best Scholarships are valued at $24,000 ($6,000 is
available in the first year and may be renewed for three additional years,
provided an 80% average is maintained.) Five awards are given out each year
to students graduating from high school. To be eligible, students must have
a minimum 95% average and have demonstrated outstanding leadership.

The Chancellors' Scholarships are valued at $20,000 ($5,000 in the first
year, renewable for three additional years if an 80% average is maintained).
Fifteen are awarded annually. Selection is based entirely on academic
achievement and traditionally students have achieved grades of 97%.

"We are confident that our faculty will challenge you in new ways, that our
programs will be stimulating and that you will find our campus community
both warm and inviting," MacKinnon told the students. "Whether your choice
of program is in the arts and sciences, or in one of our wide range of
professional colleges, your time on our campus will prepare you for life in
the knowledge age."

The University of Saskatchewan's award program is very diverse. Awards are
open to students based on a number of factors including: academic
achievement, financial need, and contributions to school and community life.
There are also awards that recognize students from particular backgrounds,
acknowledge contributions to certain clubs, and reward outstanding
achievement in music and athletics.

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For more information, please contact:

Janelle Hutchinson
Awards Officer
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-6732
E-mail: janelle.hutchinson@usask.ca
www.usask.ca