Regina, SK – High school graduates across Saskatchewan can apply now to win a share of $20,000 in scholarships through the Access Communications Scholarship Program.
The Access Communications Scholarship Program recognizes graduating students who demonstrate exemplary academic achievement and community involvement. This year, 20 scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to high school graduates in communities served by Access Communications Co operative.
“At Access, giving back to the community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Jim Deane, CEO of Access Communications. “We feel it is only right to reward young people across the province who strive to improve their hometown communities.”
Scholarship applications must be submitted by April 9, 2020. Scholarship recipients are selected by an awards committee. The committee will consider students’ contributions to community when selecting winners. Students who are interested in submitting their names for consideration can find more information on the application process at www.myaccess.ca/inthecommunity.
In addition to the Access Scholarship Program, scholarships are awarded each year to students enrolled at the University of Regina through the Access Communications / Fred Wagman Scholarship in Film & Video.
About Access Communications Co-operative
Access Communications Co-operative is one of Saskatchewan’s largest telecommunications companies, but we do so much more than provide reliable, affordable Internet, television, telephone and security services. What makes Access unique is our involvement in the communities we serve, especially through our Access7 community channels.
Access Communications began serving customers in 1978. For over 40 years, we have grown into a province-wide co-operative serving over 235 communities and 160,000 sq. km of rural areas in Saskatchewan. As a not-for-profit co-operative, we invest 100% of our earnings back into the communities and rural areas where we live and do business. To learn more about our Co-operative, visit www.myaccess.ca.