One hundred and three students received scholarships, bursaries and awards, totaling
over $61,180.00 at the recent Holland College Student Awards Night. Sponsored by Pepsi Bottling Group, the ceremony was held at The Tourism and Culinary Centre in Charlottetown.

Holland College scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to students in good standing who are registered in college programs. The awards are based on specific criteria determined by the donor and students are permitted to apply for one or more of the available awards.  In total, approximately $175,000 is awarded annually to Holland College students.

"The selection committees chose 103 students for recognition out of 1,242 applications," said Donna Sutton, Registrar and Director of Student Services at Holland College and emcee for the evening.

"We are proud to be presenting approximately 100 awards to students in recognition of a variety of achievements: academic excellence, hard work, initiative, exceptional talent, volunteerism, community service, professional promise, and leadership," said Nelson Snow, Vice-Chair of the Holland College Foundation Board of Directors.  "We are pleased to be able to provide much needed financial support at a very important time in their lives, and we acknowledge and sincerely thank the many donors and supporters who make this possible."

Ray Murphy, Chair of the College’s Board of Governor’s also gave thanks to the donors who made the evening possible.  “Business, community, and individuals have recognized that extra funding is required for students to assist with the cost of training.  This continued support contributes to the outstanding success of this annual event and provides our students the opportunity to accomplish their goals.”