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2018 Scholarship Winners Nathaniel Loman, Victoria $3000 ARTA–TW Insurance Degree Scholarship I am stunned and humbled to be off ered this scholarship. I pride myself on my eff orts to excel academically and to give back to my community, and it’s wonderful to fi nd that people not only appreciate these eff orts but support them in such a concrete way. This is exactly the shot in the arm that I’ll need in these coming terms, as it will lighten my fi nancial burdens and let me focus on my classes. It’s especially meaningful to me that this scholarship is being granted by retired teachers: who better to appraise the worth of a student? Alexa McMillan, Edmonton $2000 ARTA–TW Insurance Degree Scholarship I am very proud and honoured to have been selected as a recipient of the 2018 ARTA–TW Insurance Degree Scholarship. This scholarship will support me as I continue my undergraduate studies in commerce at Saint Mary’s University. It will also allow me to continue to play varsity hockey, so that I may focus fully on my academic and athletic pursuits, without having to work during the school year. Coming from a family of teachers, I have learned to appreciate the value of education. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue both of my passions with the help of this scholarship. Ali Wicklum, Calgary $2000 ARTA–TW Insurance Degree Scholarship I am honoured to be added to the ranks of the phenomenal scholarship recipients who have preceded me. I am passionate about re-imagining for-profi t businesses to be socially conscious while profi ting in an equitable and sustainable manner. After completing my BCom, aided by this scholarship, I am attending law school then pursuing a career in social entrepreneurship. 24 | arta.net