Released on October 23, 2000
Ten well-deserving single-parent moms who are continuing their education in
post-secondary programs, will each receive a $1,000 debt-reduction scholarship
from the Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat.
"We know education is the most important way out of poverty for women,"
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Joanne Crofford said.
"We also know single-parent women are one of the most economically
disadvantaged groups and are among those with the highest debt load following
completion of their studies. That is why the Secretariat decided to support
single-parent women with its millennium initiative."
The Secretariat offered these scholarships to single-parent moms who
demonstrated a strong desire to improve their lives and the lives of their
children, as well as take what they had learned back into their community.
"There were many well-deserving applicants," Crofford said. "These women show
incredible commitment, tenacity and determination."
Criteria used to determine scholarship recipients included student need,
geographic location, representation from all equity groups and individual
achievement. MOM Scholarship recipients are: Sandra Hubenig, Yorkton; Brenda
Stephenson, Regina; Debbie Edwards, Regina; Connie Power, Regina; Ruth Driedger-
Neufeldt, Saskatoon; Raymonde Joyes, Vonda; Susan Cox, Prince Albert; Deborah
Palmer, Prince Albert; Geraldine Coolidge, Lashburn and Gladys McDonald, Prince
Albert.
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For more information, contact:
Gail Quinney
Women's Secretariat
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-2340