By Brandie Majeau
The Radway Lions Club recently celebrated local graduate Aurora Martens with an
outstanding achievement by presenting her with the 2024 Lions Legacy Scholarship. The Lions
Legacy Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for young individuals in Alberta to receive
recognition for their commitment to community service and academic achievement. This
joint venture between local Lions clubs and the Lions of Alberta Foundation offers up to
$500 to match a similar amount provided by the local Lions Club. The scholarship is
aimed at students who live in each regional district, have graduated from Grade 12, or
will graduate at the time of application, and have been accepted to a postsecondary
institution for further education.
Applicants must commit to humanitarian causes by actively volunteering in their
communities. The scholarship places a strong emphasis on community service and
seeks to reward those who embody the Lions’ service-oriented philosophy. Students are
required to submit various items to their local Lions Club, including a student application
form, a transcript of their most recent marks, confirmation of acceptance to a
postsecondary institution, and letters of reference. Additionally, applicants are asked to
write a one-page letter expressing why they should receive the award.
Individual Lions Clubs may present multiple scholarships annually, with the
foundation grant limited to two per club per year. This scholarship is a great opportunity
for young individuals to be recognized for their dedication to serving their communities
and achieving academic success.
Aurora will be fulfilling a childhood dream of living in Victoria while earning a
Bachelor of Arts in the University of Victoria Climate Science Program. The Radway
Lions, along with the entire community, stand behind Aurora, recognizing the countless
hours of hard work and dedication. The Radway Lion’s Club expresses its
congratulations on this major accomplishment and wishes the best as Aurora’s journey
begins for the next chapter of life.
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