First-year Police Foundations student James Fluri is the lucky winner of a $5,000 tuition credit from Durham College (DC).

The annual contest is open to all Durham College applicants who register for campus events such as Open House, Program Information Nights and even scheduling a one-on-one appointment with the Start at DC team.

Fluri was entered into the draw after taking a campus tour earlier this year and announced as the winner on October 28. The Oshawa resident said he was surprised and excited to win the draw.

Durham College President Dr. Elaine Popp met with Fluri and his parents Jim and Christina Fluri and congratulated them.

“Education really does transform lives, it gives you opportunities – doors will open that weren’t there before so consider it a gift and an investment in yourself and make the most of it,” said Popp.

“I’m very excited about it,” said Fluri. “It’s going to help me go after what I want to do and I’m excited for this opportunity.”

Christina Fluri said when they first found out their son won, they couldn’t believe it, but when the news sunk in, it felt great to know that the prize means he will save $5,000 in potential student debt.

She said her son has wanted to be a police officer since he was four-years-old and she still has a picture of a police car he drew in kindergarten. Before starting at DC, he was an honour roll student in high school.

“We’re proud of him,” she said.

Fluri said he’s excited about pursuing his goal of becoming a police officer and he’s enjoying his program, which he started in September.

“It’s something that really interests me and something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time so Police Foundations is a great way to get into that,” he said.

Interested in exploring options for financing your education? Connect with the Financial Aid and Awards office can help. And if you’re attending DC next year, it could be your turn to win!