Students will have an opportunity to compete for one of the $1,250 scholarships available during the Vernon School District’s district project scholarship program.
The event is at the Vernon Recreation Complex, with public viewing from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April Thursday.
“If you have never seen student scholarship projects in the past, we would encourage you to see the amazing creative talents of our youth,” said Silke Yardley, director of instruction.
“There will be several solo performances from students between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and this will take place in a common area amongst the exhibits, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of student projects. This continues to be an excellent venue for students to showcase their work and we are inviting the public to come out and see their many talents.”
The district project scholarships are open to all Grade 12 students at the five secondary schools in the district. The Ministry of Education provides each winning recipient with an award (voucher) of $1,250 that they can use towards tuition when the student enrolls at a post-secondary institution.
“We rely on the high level of community expertise to serve in the judging process. Many community experts provide this service each year and have provided wonderful feedback to our students,” said Yardley.
Judging of the performances will take place Wednesday between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Judging of the displays will take place Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.