Students receive generous scholarships from community group

OSHAWA, Ont. - Two students in the Collaborative Nursing program at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will be honoured on November 9 with scholarships from the Durham Access to Care Foundation.

Somer Verhoeven of Oshawa and Lisa-Marie Forcier of Courtice will both receive a $500 scholarship based on five criteria: enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program; a minimum average of 70 per cent; leadership contributions to the local community; a demonstrated passion for nursing; and the submission of a personal letter highlighting community and university activities related to the nursing field.

"Our hope is that this award will inspire people and graduates to pursue a career in nursing," said Esther Filer, Community and Public Relations co-ordinator with Durham Access to Care.

The Durham Access to Care Foundation is a provincially incorporated and federally registered charity. One of the primary goals of this group is to promote education and awareness among health care providers. Through their Annual Community Health Forum, they have provided an opportunity for Durham Region health care partners to come together for education and information sharing.

Both Somer and Lisa-Marie will be presented with their awards at the Annual Community Health Forum to be held at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Oshawa, located at 1011 Bloor Street East.

About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
As the province's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. The university offers career-focused undergraduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, social science, and education. It is also developing leading-edge research and graduate programs, and is Ontario's first laptop-based university. Sharing facilities and selected services with Durham College, UOIT has over 1,800 students following 12 months of operation. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 1.866.844.8648.

About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.

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