NLHC announces 2025 scholarship winners

Minister of Housing and Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being Joedy Wall has announced the recipients of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s 2025 Scholarships for tenants pursuing post-secondary studies.

Every year, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation awards scholarships to both high school graduates and mature students who are pursuing a post-secondary education.

This year, there are 11 recipients, including five youth scholarship recipients and six adult scholarship winners.

Youth Scholarship recipients include Kimberly Dove of St. Johns, a graduate of Gonzaga High School, is now working on a Bachelor of Science degree, Alyssa Rumbolt of Port au Choix, a graduate of French Shore Academy in Port Saunders, is studying in a Bachelor of Fine Arts program, Cameron Ralph, a graduate of Gander Collegiate, is working on a Bachelor of Science degree, and Jayden Churchill, a graduate of Gander Collegiate, is studying kinesiology in a Bachelor of Arts program.

Adult Scholarship winners include Krista Snow of Mount Pearl, who is studying Nursing., Tristin Clarke of St. John’s, who is in a Bachelor of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program, Brandi Haynes of St. John’s, who is studying Primary Care Paramedicine, Lucas King of Grand Falls-Windsor, who is taking a College Transition program, and Emily Jesso of Stephenville, who is working toward a Bachelor of Social Work degree.

Two recipients requested not to have their names shared publicly. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.

Wall said, “Post secondary education can expand our thinking and experiences, and put us on a path towards a bright, fulfilling life. I am happy to congratulate the 11 recipients of the NLHC scholarship. I wish them much success in their studies and hope they avail of all the opportunities that advanced education opens for their future.”