July 13, 2023
“This is an incredible group of recipients. Their commitment to community and academics is wonderful to see,” said President and CEO of Access Communications Carmela Haines. “A core value of our organization is supporting the communities that support us. These young men and women are the embodiment of that spirit, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of them.”
The Access Scholarship Awards Committee considers students’ contributions to community improvement, academic achievement, and school involvement. Since 2005, the program has awarded over $400,000 to high school graduates.
The complete list of 2023 Access Communications Doug Alexander Scholarship recipients:
- Tram Nguyen, Lumsden
- Breton Boudreau, Regina
- Chantal Whelan, Turtteford
- Dixie Corscadden, Windthorst
- Gracie Cyr, Debden
- Jennifer Whitford, Rose Valley
- Jill Dobbin, Kindersley
- Jung Hao Cau, Regina
- Kati Van Winkoop, Kenosee Lake
- Kerri Lachapelle, Carlyle
- Kira Wignes, Viscount
- Majiri Ighota, Regina
- Maria Erhaze, Yorkton
- Nathaniel Schaefer, Fillmore
- Randi Carr, Edam
- Reau Mackay, La Ronge
- Taylor Smith, Maple Creek
- Telia Lafontaine, Regina
- Tilka Chapman, Tisdale
- Vinay Junek, Yorkton
Access also awards annual scholarships to students at the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
The Access Communications Fred Wagman Scholarship Program at the University of Regina honours our first President & CEO. Calli Lubiens, Micaela Gayle Mallari, and Rebekah Illingworth were each awarded $1,000 Entrance Scholarships and Giovana Cruz was awarded a $2,000 Film & Video Scholarship.
At Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Isaiah Hunter was awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the Computer Networking Technician program.