Student Bursary — Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby

2024 Bursary recipients

The Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby is thrilled to announce that on Friday, June 21st, Vada Andrelunas and Eva Buhay were awarded $1,000 each in LdBICE Student Bursaries towards their post-secondary education. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all 12 applicants for their dedication and wish them the best in their future endeavors. We celebrate Vada's and Eva's dedication and wish them success in their educational and professional pursuits.

Vada Andrelunas will attend the University of Winnipeg this fall, pursuing a degree in Medical Radiologic Technology. Beyond the classroom, she plans to seek extracurricular opportunities to enhance her leadership and personal growth. Committed to learning and community impact, Vada aims to build a solid foundation for a rewarding career and make a positive difference through effective healthcare practices. Her dedication and compassion will undoubtedly benefit her community and beyond.

Eva Buhay will work toward a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) through Assiniboine Community College's rural program. She plans to work in Lac du Bonnet or Pinawa in hospitals or personal care homes after earning her diploma. Eva aims to pursue a bridging program at Red River College or Brandon University for a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, inspired by her mother's nursing career. She aspires to specialize in Pediatrics or Public Health.

In 2016, the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee began the LDB ICE Student Bursary Program. Since its inception, the Committee has awarded $16,000 to 16 deserving students pursuing post-secondary education.

LDB ICE STUDENT BURSARIES

The purpose of this bursary is to provide Financial Aid to a deserving student enrolled in continued education where the field of study will have possible relevance or benefit to the Lac du Bonnet Region. Each year the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee will give up to two Bursaries of up to one thousand ($1000.00) each to a deserving student based on relevance, need, and the availability of funds from the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby.

BURSARY CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES

The Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Bursary program supports Lac du Bonnet and area students entering post-secondary studies and:

Should focus on a field of study which will provide education and training which has need and relevance in Lac du Bonnet.
The student applicant should have a level of academic achievement such that they will have a reasonable chance of success in their chosen field of study.

Applications from part-time students, students continuing their post-secondary education past the first year, and applications for special courses will be also be considered. Applications from Students outside of the Lac du Bonnet area will also be considered dependent on the relevance and possible benefit to the Lac du Bonnet region.

LET'S MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER TOGETHER

Past Bursary Recipients