Southeast College is celebrating a student who achieved a national bursary as part of studying at Southeast College.
Southeast College’s Practical Nursing Second Year Student, Avva Padagdag received the Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary, worth a total of $5,000.
“I am very grateful for receiving the CICan award, because I am now set to manage my present and upcoming finances in terms of our clinical rotation and final enrichment placement. I wish CICan organization all the best to continue helping students to achieve their dream career and future,” says Padagdag.
The award is given to post-secondary students who demonstrate financial needs and challenges accessing post-secondary education. The award has preference given to students studying in rural and remote post-secondary institutions.
Padagdag received the first half of the bursary in December 2024. The second half was given to her in January 2025.
“We are so proud that Avva has been chosen for this prestigious award,” says Jody Holzmiller, interim President and CEO. “We know that this award will go a long way to helping Avva to continue with her studies.”