On Wednesday, July 9, seven students from Dufferin County were recognized at the Bill Hill Scholarship evening reception at the Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville.

The Bill Hill Scholarship Program was introduced in 2015 by Bill Hill, former Dufferin County Warden. Applications are accepted yearly from county students intending to pursue post-secondary education and/or training, with seven being selected to receive a one-time scholarship of $2,500.

To address the social and economic systemic inequities that continue to disadvantage and prevent Black, Indigenous, and LGTBQIA+ youth from accessing post-secondary education, three of the seven scholarships were awarded to students who, in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, identified in their application as belonging to one of three communities: Black or racialized, Indigenous/First Nations (Status, Non-Status), Métis or Inuit, or LGBTQIA+.

This year’s recipients included:

Damien Bland-Bestward
Graduating from Orangeville District Secondary School
Attending Sheridan College for Electrical Techniques

Quincy Bradley
Graduating from Columbia International College
Attending Peking University in China for the Yuke program

Ellery Graham
Graduating from Westside Secondary School
Attending McMaster University for Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Aislinn Main
Graduating from Westside Secondary School
Attending the University of Ottawa for Honors Bachelor of Social Sciences in Political Science

Quinn Millsap
Graduating from Centre Dufferin District High School
Attending the University of Western Ontario for Engineering, Ivy AEO

Daniel Milone
Graduating from Westside Secondary School
Attending Wilfred Laurier University for Life Sciences

Imogen Morgan
Graduating from Orangeville District Secondary School
Attending the University of Guelph for Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

While addressing the recipients, Dufferin County Warden Janet Horner provided some advice to the students.

“If Bill were here, he would encourage you to live your life with courage. Take chances, stretch yourself and stand up for what you believe in. Keep involved in your community. Carry community work wherever you end up. And live well and love. Enjoy life, make new friends, have fun and experience the big world out there.”

Dufferin County Council and staff wish this year’s recipients all the best as they pursue post-secondary education and training!

For more information on the Bill Hill Scholarship Program, visit the County’s website.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca