For students, any financial assistance received during their educational experience is always met with appreciation, which makes Durham College’s (DC) annual scholarship ceremony such a special event.

Held on November 28, the college not only honoured 184 students for their outstanding academic achievements, but also gave them an opportunity to express their gratitude to numerous individual, organizational and corporate award donors for their financial contributions.

In-course scholarships, valued at $138,000, were presented at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre to students from the Oshawa and Whitby campuses as family, friends and college faculty and staff, including Durham College President Don Lovisa, looked on.

“I want to thank the many donors and organizations that contribute to our scholarship funds,” said Lovisa. “It acknowledges the value you place on a Durham College education. An investment in a Durham College student is an investment in the future success and prosperity of the college and the region of Durham.”

Lovisa paid special tribute to the late Alan Strike, a long-time supporter of DC who passed away in May. Strike was a member on the college’s founding Board of Governors in 1966 and former member of the Legal Administration Program Advisory Committee. He offered his generosity and support to not only the institution, but to its students, including his personal donation to the annual Scholarship ceremony via the A. Alan Strike Scholarship, which was established in 1992.

A number of donors also celebrated milestone anniversaries of contributing to the college through scholarships and bursaries including Paul Vessey and Pine Ridge Corvette Club (10 years); Marigold Ford Lincoln Sales and Rotary Club of Oshawa (20 years); Human Resources Professionals Association of Durham (25 years); Lovell Drugs Limited (30 years); and Andrew Foundation, BDO Canada LLP, Canadian Federation of University Women – Oshawa and District and Millwork/Rona Home Centre (35 years).

To view photos from the event please visit our Scholarship Ceremony photo gallery.