Jun 26, 2025
North Addington Education Centre (NAEC) graduate Sophia Borger has been awarded close to $10,000 in scholarships to support her post-secondary education.
She was awarded the NAEC Service Above Self Award ($1,000), for her dedication to serving the community by leading or actively participating in initiatives which improve an aspect of their community in a meaningful way. She has also been presented with the Werke Poole Leadership Award ($1,870), for demonstrating knowledge of, and interest in, the qualities inherent in leadership roles.
In addition, Sophia has been awarded the Queen’s University Smith Engineering Opportunities Entrance Scholarship ($7,000) awarded to students entering the first year of the program based on academic excellence.
"It was a great compliment receiving these awards, showing me that hard work pays off,” Sophia says. “These awards will go a long way towards paying for my first year at university."
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