For immediate release
September 21, 2001

Aiming for the Top

         Students from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board aren't just "aiming for the top" they're there. Seventy-seven graduates from HPEDSB schools have won the province's new Aiming for the Top Tuition Scholarships.
        Aiming for the Top was introduced by the Ontario government last year, to reward students who graduate with top marks from their high school, and who plan to continue their studies at an Ontario college or university. Students who maintain an 80 percent average at the post secondary level can receive these scholarships, which are worth up to a maximum of $3,500 per year, for up to four years in total.
        "We are very proud of the accomplishments of these students," said Audrey Carter, Chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. "We also wish them well as they go on with their post secondary education. They will be building on wonderful learning programs and opportunities that they received from schools in the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board."

For information contact:
Audrey Carter, Chair, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, 969-8208

Reference:
Tara Hall, Communications Assistant, 966-9491 ext. 2354

List of students who won the Aiming for the Top Scholarships