Five lucky recipients from the Central Okanagan were given the opportunity to move forward with their schooling.

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UBCO student Awantika Mittal, 22, recently completed her second year in the Bachelor of Science program and has a trove of volunteer experience.

She used to teach technology to seniors and acts as a peer mentor at the university. Mittal is also a part of the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Peachland resident Justice Neyedli is a Grade 12 student at Mount Boucherie Secondary and plans to use his scholarship to pursue a career in film.

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In September, he will attend InFocus Film School in Vancouver.

The award recipients include: Mittal, Anne-Sophie Beaudoin, Neyedli, Serena Sionowski and Wyatt Slattery.

The recipients were awarded their scholarships at the anniversary event Thursday, June 22 at The Harvest Golf Club.