Jane Ripkens Scholarship Fund for Music and the Arts

Purpose and Nature of the Scholarship

The scholarship is presented by Jane Ripkens, former Principal of Bonnyville Centralized High School (2002-2011). Jane Ripkens served as an English Language Arts teacher and held a number of administrative positions in Northern Lights Public Schools until her retirement in June of 2011.

Mrs. Ripkens has had a lifelong love of music, photography and the arts in general and strongly supported the development of these programs at Bonnyville Centralized High School during her tenure. In celebration of her passion for music and the arts, and her 27 years of service to students, Jane Ripkens offers an annual scholarship to a student of B.C.H.S. pursuing a recognized post-secondary program in music or the arts.

Priority will be given to those applicants who are pursuing education in music or the arts with the additional intention of teaching in a public school. The annual scholarship will consist of:

• a cash award of $500
• a suitable certificate

Qualification Criteria

1. Criteria:
   1. The student must be a current graduate of Bonnyville Centralized High School and can only apply in their graduating year
   2. The student must have a Grade 12 average of 65% or more
   3. The student must be entering a recognized post-secondary institution and must provide proof of registration and acceptance.
   4. The student must provide a letter of recommendation from the Principal of Bonnyville Centralized High School
   5. The student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher who can attest to the talent and aptitude of the student to successfully pursue a program in music or the arts.
2. If more than one candidate achieves substantially identical performance in the Qualification Criteria included above, the award shall be given to the student intending to pursue additional studies as a teacher in the public school system. Should further differentiation be required, the award will be given to the student with the greatest financial need. If both students are still deemed to be substantially identical, the award may be evenly divided among the candidates.
3. The recipient shall satisfy the entrance requirements of the recognized post-secondary institution. If the student is not immediately attending this institution, they shall have until one year from their graduation to satisfy this requirement. If this is the case, payment of the scholarship shall be held in trust by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Northern Lights Public Schools for a period not to exceed one year from their graduation until post-secondary attendance can be confirmed.
4. Submission for consideration of this award should be made no later than June 15th of the student’s graduating year. The winner will be notified by mail and the award made at the annual awards night in September.

To Apply

Applicants may complete the form below or download an Application Package and submit no later than June 15th to:

Associate Superintendent - Curriculum and Programming
6005 - 50 Avenue
Bonnyville, AB  T9N 2L3
OR 
email learning.services@nlsd.ab.ca