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More scholarships for Abbotsford grads

The education ministry noted that some of the funds for the scholarships had gone unclaimed, and changed the criteria.

Abbotsford grads received more financial help from the province last school year, as there were more graduation program examination scholarship award winners for the 2011/2012 school year here.

The education ministry noted that some of the funds for the scholarships had gone unclaimed, and changed the criteria in a way that invited more students to apply.

Abbotsford School District students earned 249 provincial scholarships – a substantial increase from scholarships awarded in previous years (169 in 2011). This program rewards graduating students for academic excellence in their provincial examinations from grades 10-12. The $1,000 awards can be redeemed when a student enters a designated post-secondary institution.

In addition, 89 students received Dogwood District Authority Awards, worth $1,000 each, but split as a $500 cheque and a $500 voucher to a B.C. post-secondary institution. These were awarded in 16 categories.