Bruce Power has announced a new scholarship for youth from Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
It’s called the Greg Nadjiwon Health & Wellness Scholarship.
Greg Nadjiwon served as Chief of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation from 2015 to 2021.
In 2019, Bruce Power and the SON forged an innovative partnership to jointly market new medical isotopes in support of the global fight against cancer, while also working together to create new economic opportunities within the SON territory.
The scholarship will provide youth from Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) with $1,500 to support their education in the field of health and wellness.
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Chief Veronica Smith says in a statement, “Greg Nadjiwon is passionate about creating opportunities for his community and supporting youth in their academic pursuits,” adding, “This scholarship is a tribute to his commitment and many years of public service, his development of youth in the SON community, and his leadership in supporting the isotope partnership between the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Bruce Power.”
Bruce Power President and CEO Mike Rencheck says, “Bruce Power is honoured to provide educational scholarships to local students to help build a pipeline of diverse talent that will benefit the entire region and province,” adding, “This scholarship recognizes Greg Nadjiwon’s important contributions to our isotope partnership with SON that will provide a global supply of medical isotopes to doctors and researchers in the fight against cancer.”
Bruce Power has a number of other scholarships for indigenous youth, including the Building Brighter Futures Indigenous Post-Secondary Award, which provides $4,000 to local Indigenous students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or apprenticeship programs. The Vernon Roote Youth Leadership Award, The Berdina Johnston Youth Leadership Award, The Wilmer Nadjiwon Scholarship, the Owen Sound Attack Youth Sports Award and the NOSM Pre-Health Science Camp bursary.
For more information on how to apply, visit Bruce Power’s Indigenous scholarship webpage.