Scholarships - ULethbridge Stories

Moyosoreoluwa Oladoye receives Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award for kindness

Established in 2017 by Joyce Sakamoto and Bonnie Jarokosky in memory of their parents, the Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award is presented annually to a Dhillon School of Business student at the

Dhillon School of Business 2025 Scholarship Dinner honours Elders in Residence and raises funds for Indigenous student scholarships

On March 21, 2025, the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business (Mokakit) hosted its annual Scholarship Dinner. This year’s event celebrated 40 years of Indigenous business management education and

Empowering Futures: The Labuhn Family’s Commitment to Indigenous Leadership and Reconciliation

At the University of Lethbridge, the Labuhn family’s deep-rooted commitment to community-building and education will leave a lasting mark on Indigenous students and reconciliation efforts through the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize.

2025 Play Right Prize winners create compelling written tales

Tales of friendship, youth and motherhood are the topics of the winning scripts of the 2025 Play Right Prize Competition.

Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize 2024/25

Doreen Kooy (BEd '88), a proud University of Lethbridge alumna and former Dhillon School of Business Co-operative Education Coordinator, was deeply committed to supporting students in achieving their full potential. Her life

Celebrating three decades of Indigenous student support

For more than 30 years, an endowment established by TC Energy has provided critical support for Indigenous programs at ULethbridge.

Robertson Philipp Family Prize illuminates the impact of a liberal education

The Robertson Philipp Family Prize was established to support students while bringing recognition to the benefits of a liberal education.

Advocacy work earns Mars Jesson recognition as first VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award recipient

Mars Jesson, a psychology major and co-chair of Q-Space at the University of Lethbridge, is the first recipient of the VandenHoek Schlachter Pride Award. This recognition celebrates Jesson's commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond.

Shining Music Graduate Jaimee Jarvie builds Multiple Sclerosis community through song

When Faculty of Fine Arts graduate Jaimee Jarvie (BMus '13, MMus '24) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, her path to understand and accept her new reality led her to graduate studies at the University of Lethbridge.

Shining Fine Arts Graduate Kort Woycheshin excels with variety, mentorship and co-op

Fine Arts graduate Kort Woycheshin was able to take part in many different experiences during his time at the University of Lethbridge.

A legacy of gratitude for higher education: How the Wigham Family impact is still being felt in the Faculty of Education

Darol and Evelyn Wigham’s history of generosity roots back to one main thing: gratitude for their own paths through life.

The 2023/24 Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize

Dhillon School of Business accounting major Mike Sears distinguished himself as a top performer during his 16-month co-op work term, making him the clear choice for the 2023/24 Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize for Co-op Student Excellence.

Spirit Prize winner Martin Roundstone hopes to give back to his mentors

Martin Roundstone, a Dhillon School of Business student majoring in Indigenous Governance and Business Management, is the 2024 winner of the Spirit Prize, an award for emerging Indigenous visual artists.

Fine Arts Shining Student Kiyomi Scoville

Shining Student Kiyomi Scoville didn't plan to fall in love with art and art history, but found her calling through the University of Lethbridge Liberal Education program.

Supporting academic excellence and on-the-job experience

The Bruce McKillop WIL Excellence Award names its first recipient.

Three Dramatic Arts students earn top billing for Play Right Prize with personal tales

Three students in the Dramatic Arts program at the University of Lethbridge have won the 2024 Play Right Prize competition, all penning plays with a significant personal connection.

Alumni couple’s enduring love story took root at University of Lethbridge

Alumni Don and Judi Hall fondly recall their first meeting at the University of Lethbridge, their journey together for more than five decades and their time as struggling married students and their desire to give back in the form of a scholarship.

Fine Arts Shining Student Nikko Hunt

Shining Student Nikko Hunt has found her calling in drama performance at the University of Lethbridge. Drawing inspiration from stories and her Blackfoot culture, Nikko recently made her Mainstage debut with Yisstsiiyi.

Fine Arts Shining Student Em Carlson

Shining Student Em Carlson has set themselves up for success, already landing a job for when they finish their studies. Starting as a music student, but rediscovering a love for theatre, Em is making the most of their education through internships, scholarships and independent studies.

Honouring Helen Piper's legacy through support for Indigenous ULethbridge students

Wâpanacâhkos (Morning Star) Helen Piper’s unshakable resolve to further her education despite significant setbacks has inspired a generous gift in her memory to help future Indigenous University of Lethbridge students.

Dhillon School of Business Scholarship dinner shines light on sustainability-driven Perry Family Farm

On Oct. 20, 2023, the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business honoured the Perry family and the Perry Family Farm at its annual Scholarship Dinner at the Signature Sandman Lethbridge Lodge.

Play Right Prize helps students launch careers as script writers

The true impact of student awards and scholarships can sometimes be measured through the success of students in their respective fields.

Shining Student Amreet Gill sets herself up for success

Through scholarships and dedication to her studies, Dhillon School of Business student Amreet Gill hopes to make a positive impact in the community and society by contributing to advances in mental health and holistic education.

Honouring co-op student excellence in memory of Doreen Kooy

She was a kind soul and an inspiration to many. Former Dhillon School of Business Co-op Coordinator Doreen Kooy has passed, but her legacy lives on through the Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize for Co-op Student Excellence, offered though the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business

Art History/Museum Studies student Jason Ranaghan builds curatorial experience through internships

Art History and Museum Studies student Jason Ranaghan is spending his time at the University of Lethbridge exploring all the Faculty of Fine Arts has to offer. As he nears the end of his degree, Jason is leaving with significant work experience and a newfound passion for his chosen field.