Take Me to Your Leader -- UPEI Introduces New

The University of Prince Edward Island is in search of future leaders, and it's prepared to give generously to find them. The university has announced the "Leaders of Tomorrow" scholarships, $2,000 entrance scholarships for students who have proven through their work in school and community that they have leadership skills and potential.

It's a new approach to scholarships for the university, and one that seeks to award students for more than their academic achievement. "We realize that there are all kinds of factors that go into making a leader," says UPEI Registrar Alan Buchanan, "and they can't always be measured by school marks alone."

There are 13 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarships available, and they will go to first-year entering students who have shown their leadership skills through their work in school organizations like student council, SADD and peer education, through community work in organizations like 4H, Allied Youth and JCs, or through other volunteer work.

"At UPEI, we see our role as educating and cultivating the next generation of leaders," says UPEI President Wade MacLauchlan. "We have a strong history of UPEI graduates going on to distinguish themselves in public life, in business or in community service. These awards will help us identify students whose past actions have shown that they are likely to be leaders in the future."

In addition to the monetary value of the award, one of the benefits will be membership on the UPEI Student Advisory Committee. The committee will provide university officials with advice and direction on student life and student engagement on campus.

UPEI now offers more than $2 million in student scholarships and awards. The new Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships were created through the University's general scholarship fund. Anyone interested in supporting the fund through a charitable donation may do so by contacting Rose at 566-0615 or donating online at www.upei.ca/legacy.

Applications for the Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships are available at the Registrar's Office, on the UPEI website at www.upei.ca, and at high school Guidance offices. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2007.