2025 Redcliff Scholarship Awards
Redcliff, AB - The Redcliff Scholarships for Advanced Education Committee is pleased to announce that Eagle Butte High School graduates Rhya Leipert and Lincoln Schow, Medicine Hat High School graduate Jordis Barabe, along with Monsignor McCoy High School graduate Millie Goldade are the recipients of the 2025 Redcliff Scholarship Awards. All four students will be attending post-secondary in the fall, with plans to pursue careers in medical sonography, education, nursing, and engineering. Each student will receive one of four 2025 Redcliff Scholarship Awards for $6,000 towards tuition costs for post-secondary studies.
Jordis Barabe (MHHS), will be enrolling at NAIT to take courses towards pursuing a career as a Medical Sonographer. "I understand that to be chosen for this scholarship is an amazing opportunity. This scholarship allows me to pursue a future in ultrasound technology, where hopefully I can return home and start a career." | |
Rhya Leipert (EBHS), will be attending the Medicine Hat College with plans to pursue a degree in Nursing. "I am hoping to specialize in autoimmune disorders and educate people on diabetes. I want to be someone who can help people in those situations and make diabetes care accessible for everyone who may need it.” | |
Lincoln Schow (EBHS), will be attending the University of Alberta to pursue an undergraduate degree in Engineering. "I believe that I can truly make a difference in the world through my work, and use my engineering and mathematics skills, as well as my creativity to develop technology that will benefit citizens worldwide." | |
Millie Goldade (Monsignor McCoy), will be starting her studies at the Medicine Hat College before transferring to the University of Lethbridge to pursue a career in Education. "I will be pursuing a combined degree with a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science. My plan is to become a high school physics teacher." |
“On behalf of the committee, I extend sincere congratulations to the four outstanding individuals selected as the 2025 recipients of the Redcliff Scholarships for Advanced Education,” says Scholarship Fund Administrator Pat Cocks. “With a record number of 11 applicants this year, it was no easy task to narrow it down. The recipients are pursuing a wide range of post-secondary paths, and we’re proud to support them as they take the next steps in their academic careers.”
The Redcliff Scholarships were established in 2002 and have been awarded to 58 students. The awards are possible thanks to two endowed scholarship funds, which were established and are sustained by ongoing contributions of Redcliff organizations, along with present and past Redcliff citizens. A third, Frank King Tribute Scholarship Fund, was announced in the spring of 2018 in memory of the late Frank King, while a fourth was added in November of 2020 to honour the legacy of former Redcliff resident David Jon Thomson.
If you require further information, please contact Fund Administrator Pat Cocks at the number listed below.
Pat Cocks
Redcliff Scholarship Fund Administrator
403-548-9784
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Terms of Reference for Scholarships
The Redcliff Scholarship for Advanced Education was launched at the Reunion of the 1944 Grade One Class held in September 2002. The aim was to create an endowed scholarship fund. Ongoing public contributions credited to this fund have been contributed by, or in tribute to, past and present citizens of Redcliff and by Redcliff organizations.
A second scholarship designated as the “For Four Friends Scholarship” was established in the memory of the value of the lifelong Redcliff friendships of Jack Fairhurst, Ron Hodges, John Hudak and Gerald Berkhold. This second scholarship is administered parallel to the initial scholarship. It enabled two separate but equal scholarships to be awarded commencing in 2006.
In May 2018, a third award, the Frank King Tribute Scholarship, was made available through the generosity of the family and friends of Mr. King, a former resident of Redcliff and the Chair of the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games.
A fourth award was created in December 2020 by the family of David Jon Thomson to honour his legacy. Mr. Thomson grew up in Redcliff and was a well-known businessman and a lifelong supporter of higher education.
The scholarships are to support the brightest and most able Redcliff high school graduates to explore fully their potential. The scholarships have as priorities the student’s financial need and overall abilities. The award criteria include financial need, leadership and citizenship and academic merit, with preference to first year students. Priority will be given to applicants who have resided in Redcliff for the majority of their school years.
Payment of the scholarships are governed as follows:
- There are four separate annual scholarships for tuition at an institution of advanced education to a maximum of $6,000 each.
- The $6,000 scholarship will be applied to the student’s tuition with two equal payments of $3,000 being sent directly to the post-secondary institution in mid-August and mid-December by Prairie Rose Public Schools.
- A scholarship award will be available for 18 months from the date of the award.
- Scholarship recipients may apply in subsequent years, but awards will be made with preference to first year students.