Charlottetown Rural student to attend Lester B. Pearson College
Martha Trivett, a Grade 11 student at Charlottetown Rural High School, is the winner of the 2010 Pearson College Scholarship for Prince Edward Island.
This prestigious award covers full tuition and residence for two years of study at the Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific in British Columbia. The selection committee for the PEI scholarship was comprised of UPEI's Tamara Leary, Director of Student Services; Darcy McCardle, Assistant Registrar; Chris Power, Student Recruitment Coordinator; and Dr. Miles Turnbull, Associate Professor.
A memorial to the late prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Lester B. Pearson, the college is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean at Pender Bay on Vancouver Island. One of 11 United World Colleges around the world, it promotes the cause of international understanding by creating an environment in which students from many countries and cultures come together to study and serve the community. Each year, 200 students from over 80 countries, including representatives from each Canadian province and territory, attend Pearson College.
Trivett, from Stratford, P.E.I., is the daughter of Lana Beth Barkhouse and Andrew Trivett, and is honoured to be this year's recipient, 'The opportunity to live and learn among hard?working and interesting students from all over the world in Pearson's unique atmosphere will be life changing, I am sure.'
'During my upcoming experience,' Trivett adds, 'I hope to discover my true depths and my value in the world, and to build the strength and confidence it takes to change it for the better.'
The demanding curriculum challenges the students to excel and leads to the completion of the international baccalaureate. Over the two years, students complete their last year of high school, and may earn credits toward their first year of university. In addition to the rigorous academic program, they are extensively involved in physical activities, the fine arts, social services and community projects.
'Nominating one candidate for the scholarship is always a challenge. Candidates are highly motivated, very talented and well-rounded individuals,' says Leary, chair of the selection committee. 'Martha is a very strong candidate as an accomplished violinist, an athlete, a stellar student at the Rural and a young woman who is committed to making a significant contribution to the world around her. We are delighted that Pearson accepted our committee's recommendation and are confident that Martha will be an excellent ambassador for P.E.I.'
