Record number of scholarships awarded to central Alberta students

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) says they gave away a record number of scholarships adding to over $100,000 to local students this year.

With the addition of another scholarship in 2022, officials with RDDCF say the scholarships were awarded to students from Red Deer, Penhold, and surrounding areas.

“These scholarships make such an impact in the lives of students who are facing huge financial barriers as expenses associated with post-secondary education continue to grow,” said Erin Peden, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are so proud to help facilitate financial awards that ease the burden of tuition costs and open the door of opportunity for students continuing on their educational journey.”

Scholarships administered by the Foundation include the newly formed William Arthur Bower Memorial Scholarship, made possible by a $1 million donation by William Bower’s nieces, Ruth and Dorothy Bower. This scholarship awarded $5,000 to five students from Red Deer high schools in 2022, as did the Ford Family Scholarship which awarded $5,000 to five students from Penhold Crossing School.