Eight go-getter Greater Victoria students are a little bit closer to fulfilling their educational goals since winning Coast Capital Savings scholarships.
Chelsea Turpin, Emily Irwin, Graham Logan and Rakiya Larkin were each awarded a Standing Tall Award for succeeding in their academic and community endeavours, despite facing extenuating circumstances.
Anna Du Vent, Anne-Isabelle Cameron, Annika Beniot-Jansson and Kelly Fitterer received Citizenship Awards for showing leadership within their communities while attending school.
Each award came with $5,000.
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