Robert Stewart Memorial Scholarship

The Award

The Council of Forest Industries, Northern Operations, Forest Education Program annually provides one $1000 scholarship in memory of Robert Stewart, one of the many pioneers who helped build the forest industry in central BC.

R. W. (Bob) Stewart came to the Prince George area to work in the forest industry for 5 years; but ended up making it his home for 61 years.  Bob believed that this area provided great opportunities; the industry was constantly changing - forest policy, technology and people.  Bob’s interests were primarily in the people at the mills (Lakeland, Apollo, Winton, Nechako, L&M Lumber, Tl’oh, and Spruce Capital Homes) where he was an owner.  Bob supported many non-profit organizations; was Chairman of the College of New Caledonia and served on many COFI committees, including Chairman of COFI-North.

Eligibility

This scholarship will be awarded to the student having the second highest academic standing at the end of the first year of the College of New Caledonia Forest Resource Technology Program. Any student enrolled in the first year program in Forest Resource Technology is eligible for the scholarship. The award will only be confirmed after the selected student has enrolled in the second year of the Forest Resource Technology Program.

Selection Criteria and Process

Selection is based solely on academic achievement and once enrollment of the second year of the program is completed. Selection is made by CNC.

Click on the CNC logo below to visit the "Scholarships and Bursaries" page on the CNC web site to apply for this award.

Previous Award Winners

2008

Shauna Mack
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2007

Kenneth Sharpe

2006

Melinda Morbin

2005
Ben Trevena