ARTA changed the way it awards scholarships to deserving young people in the last year . Scholarships are now awarded in two categories , with three scholarships in each category . The categories are the ARTA – Johnson Scholarship Degree Program and the ARTA Scholarship Certificate / Diploma Program . Scholarships of $ 2,500 , $ 1,500 , and $ 1,000 are awarded in each category . The criteria for receiving one of these scholarships are included in this magazine and will be printed in every subsequent issue . The criteria can also be found on the ARTA website .

This year ’ s winners were as follows :

ARTA Scholarship Certificate / Diploma Program : Danika Watt , Carbon $ 2,500 Sponsor : Duane Binning

It was a real pleasure to have Kelsey Lank join ARTA members at the AGM luncheon where she was presented with her award and where her sponsors were introduced .

Sincere congratulations to the scholarship winners and best wishes for every success in the years ahead !

Kelsey Lank

I want to thank ARTA for presenting me with such an incredible opportunity to advance my education through the degree program scholarship . As a result of the Association ’ s generosity I will be one step closer to achieving my future goals . Currently , I am in my third year of post-secondary education in the BSc Environmental Sciences Program at the University of Lethbridge . As a consequence of spending the majority of my childhood outside with my sister , I have always been passionate about the outdoors and nature . I have known the career path that I wanted to pursue from a young age . After completing my degree , my intention is to pursue law school and become an environmental lawyer . In this way I can fulfill my desire to help the world we live in at a professional level and to love my career every day because I will know that I am making a difference .

I am a second year Bachelor of Music student at the University of Alberta , studying clarinet performance . I enjoy being an active member of the local arts community and am involved in many performance and teaching activities independently and through the university . In the future , I hope to perform with a symphony orchestra , continue teaching and be a part of outreach programs through music .

Thanks to whoever makes this scholarship possible . It is incredibly helpful and I really appreciate it .

Josh Iverson

ALBERTA RETIRED TEACHERS ’ ASSOCIATION News & Views Volume 19 21 , No . 32