Toronto, ON – Two Canadians were among the 16 winners in the 2017 IAM Scholarship Awards.
Caitlyn Harper of Rothesay, New Brunswick and Britney Trieu of Edmonton, Alberta were chosen from among 292 applicants. The award is given to outstanding students by the union on the basis of his/her fine academic achievement and various activities of service to the school and the community. The winners are selected by a committee of four educators not connected with the union.
Caitlyn Harper is the daughter of Paula and Gary Harper (IAM Local Lodge 835 – Clow Canada Saint John, N.B.). A graduate of Rothesay High School, she plans to attend the University of New Brunswick this fall to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology and psychology in hopes of becoming a doctor.
Left to right – Gary Harper (father), Caitlyn Harper (recipient) and Rick McGuire (President IAM Local Lodge 835)
Britney Trieu is the daughter of Don Trieu (IAM Local Lodge 99 – Finning Canada). A graduate of Old Scona Academic High School, she plans to attend the University of Alberta, Saint Jean campus to pursue a Business Degree with a major in Marketing and Bilingual Business.
Left to right – Britney Trieu (recipient) and Bob MacKinnon (IAM Local Lodge 99 Directing Business Representative)
The IAM Scholarship program was set up by members of our union at the 1960 Grand Lodge Convention. It is financed by donations from members of local and district lodges throughout the United States and Canada. The membership set up the scholarship program because the high costs of college are preventing many students from obtaining the higher education that they deserve.
