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The Future Looks Bright! ARTA Congratulates This Year’s Scholarship Winners Once again, the outstanding qualifications of the scholarship applicants made the decision in choosing the recipients of the scholarships an exceedingly difficult task for the ARTA Governance Committee. This year funding was available to double the number of scholarships from previous years, enabling ARTA to choose six recipients for the ARTA–TW Insurance Degree Scholarships and six recipients for the ARTA Certifi cate/Diploma Scholarships . In addition, if it is noted when reviewing the applications that an applicant is dealing with compelling circumstances, bursary dollars are available. The scholarships are awarded to direct relatives of current ARTA members for signifi cant achievement academically as well as in community involvement and volunteer work. Personal accomplishments, future goals, and supporting letters of reference are also taken into consideration in determining the winners. Thomas Coderre, Calgary $5000 ARTA–TW Insurance Degree Scholarship For years I have driven myself to develop the skills, experience, and perspective necessary to actualize my vision of leveraging emerging technologies to enhance human well-being. Regardless of the depth of my dedication, there remains a unique satisfaction any time my progress is externally recognized. That recognition is even more potent when accompanied by support that enables me to invest even more heavily in my academic preparations. As I complete the capstone year of my Bachelor of Health Sciences, the peace of mind aff orded by ARTA’s generous scholarship will be especially impactful. By contributing to the fi nancial security necessary to work exclusively on my studies, the award will noticeably augment my fi nal year of preparation before graduate studies. Reinforced by a deep commitment to those who have supported me, with special attention given to ARTA and its partners, I will continue to work tirelessly to achieve my lifelong aspirations. 22 | arta.net