Jenna Kellerman recently wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and B.C. Premier John Horgan to highlight the challenges for people living in poverty.
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Her hard work is paying off in more ways than one. Kellerman is being recognized with two awards from the Okanagan College Foundation.
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She says one of the awards brought her to tears when she learned it came from professors at the college.
Kellerman is one of 385 students who will be receiving scholarships and bursaries at three awards receptions hosted by Okanagan College. The first event takes place tonight in Penticton, followed by Vernon Nov. 15 and Kelowna Nov. 22.
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The award reception is an opportunity for people in the community who set up scholarships to meet the students and learn first-hand how the financial support is helping them succeed in school.
In total, nearly $500,000 will be awarded to Okanagan College students.
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