Four local women awarded P.E.O. scholarships
By Medicine Hat News on September 21, 2017.
Medicine Hat News Four Medicine Hat women were recent recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the Florence E. Taylor Charitable Foundation. The young women were nominated by Chapter J, P.E.O. Sisterhood of Medicine Hat. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization. The recipients this year were Alyssa Hellman, Hailey Hill, Kamille Sverta and Natalie Van Wert. In a news release, the Sisterhood said its objective is to “promote educational opportunities for women.” The Florence E. Taylor Charitable Foundation scholarship is available to women entering first- or second-year studies at an accredited institution in Alberta or Saskatchewan. Candidates must be nominated by a local chapter. Hellman is attending Medicine Hat College working toward a bachelor of Science degree. Hill is pursuing a Science degree at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton. Sverta’s goal is to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alberta with a major in psychology. Van Wert is attending Mount Royal University in Calgary, working toward a degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership. Jean Bernard of Chapter J said the PEO was delighted to have four of its nominees selected to receive scholarships this year. P.E.O. International also offers a variety of scholarships, bursaries, and loans for women as they continue their education. Interested women may contact Bernard at via email at jeansebooks@gmail.com 13-12
