Scholarships

In August of 2008, Community Living-Central Huron was the grateful recipient of a bequeath from the estate of Mr. Arthur Maskell.  Mr. Maskell and his wife, Florence, were well known, lifelong residents of Goderich and area.

The Agency's Board of Directors determined that the funds could be utilized to support/enhance the lives of people supported in the Central portion of Huron County.  The notion of supporting a scholarship was put forth, and following research, the Board approved the development of two scholarships.

Consequently, a process was developed to include an application form, eligibility requirements, criteria for use of scholarship funds, and finally, an interview with the Awards Committee.  Each scholarship is valued up to $1,000. per person, one scholarship per year, regardless of the number of applicants.

One scholarship, known as the Evelyn M. Carroll Scholarship, was designed to support students with a developmental disability wanting to further their post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship.  The late Mrs. Carroll was an early volunteer and later a much valued employee of Community Living-Central Huron until her retirement in 1987.

The purpose of the second scholarship is to assist individuals enrolled in post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship in the field of Developmental Services.  It was named in hour of the Maskell's generous bequeath and is known as the Florence and Arthur Maskell Scholarship.

Every January, information and forms are distributed to the Guidance Departments of the three County High Schools:  Goderich District Collegiate Institute, and St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School and Central Huron Secondary School, both in the Town of Clinton.

The deadline for both scholarships is mid-May of every year.  Eligible students are then called to attend an interview with the Awards Committee; all students are notified in writing of the Committee's decision(s).  In the past, a representative of Community Living-Central Huron has attended commencement exercises at the successful student's school and personally awarded a cheque to the student.

The Board of Directors is very pleased to be involved in this worthwhile initiative and would encourage all students to review the attached application forms and eligibility requirements, and consider furthering their education in the Human Services Field.

For more information, or to receive a copy of the forms, please contact our Central Admin. Office at 519-524-7362 or clch@hurontel.on.ca.  The deadline for applications is typically mid-May.

 

Congratulations to this year's recipient of the Florence and Arthur Maskell Scholarship  - Jessica Sluys.