Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four $1500 scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers.
They are offered to the children of the National Union's 340,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education.
"On behalf of the National Union, I want to congratulate the winners of the 2012 scholarships but most importantly, I want to thank everyone who submitted essays," said James Clancy, NUPGE National President. "We are impressed, year after year, at the quality of the writing and the passion applicants have for making our world a better place. Thank you for honouring some of the issues we all care so much about with your time and with your words."
Among the winners this year is Justin Schulz, son of MGEU member Deborah Schulz.
Justin won the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship based on a very personal essay that included the following statement: “I can attest to the importance of access to educational institutions. This access to quality public services will change my life forever.”
Congratulations to all of this year's winners.