Scholarship Winners
Drs. Derek Pollard, Diego Diaz, Glenn Perrin, Jessica Kehler and all of our team members here at West Kelowna Orthodontics are proud to be apart of our community. Here are our previous scholarship winners.
2022 Scholarship Winner
Stefan Stojanovic
Stefan Stojanovic is from Burnaby, British Columbia and is attending New Westminster Secondary School. After graduation, he plans to attend the University of British Columbia where he will be studying Commerce at the Sauder School of Business.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“Being chosen as the recipient of this scholarship fills me with gratitude and pride. My intention is to pursue business studies at UBC with the goal of introducing innovation, fairness, and equality into every organization I collaborate with. By devising a more efficient recruitment and training process that can be adapted by various enterprises, I aim to make a significant contribution to this field. This scholarship will play a crucial role in supporting my university endeavors, allowing me to afford the essential textbooks and materials. I am appreciative of this scholarship and am eager to pursue my higher education aspirations with renewed enthusiasm.”
2021 Scholarship Winner
Emelia Kirincic
Emelia Kirincic is from Langley, British Columbia and is attending R.E. Mountain Secondary School. After graduation, she plans to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree from UBC, focusing on areas in the medical field.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“I am extremely grateful to West Kelowna Orthodontics for selecting me as the winner of this scholarship. The money will help reduce the costs associated with my post-secondary education, including textbooks and tuition. This award will allow me to focus on perusing success in my education and future career. Thank you for your support and investment in my education.”
2020 Scholarship Winner
Ella Rolleston
Ella Rolleston is from Kelowna, British Columbia and is attending Okanagan Mission Secondary. After graduation, she plans to obtain her Bachelor of Commerce degree.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“Thank you very much Dr. Pollard, Dr. Perrin, and team for selecting me for this generous award! The money will go directly toward my first year of university tuition. The support this scholarship provides will help me to make the most of my post secondary experience. Thank you again for helping me to further my education and transition into a promising future. “
2019 Scholarship Winner
Sophia Liao
Sophia Liao is from Kelowna, British Columbia and is attending Kelowna Secondary School. After graduation, she will be studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UBCO.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“I am immensely grateful to Pollard and Perrin Orthodontics for providing me the money that will allow me to continue on in my studies. This scholarship money will go towards my tuition and student fees which will allow me to focus more energy on my education. Thank you so much for aiding me in my journey.”
2018 Scholarship Winner
Hannah Kazemi
Hannah Kazemi is from Surrey, British Columbia and is attending Fraser Heights Secondary School in Surrey, BC. After graduation, she will be attending Simon Fraser University in hopes of completing a Bachelor of Education degree.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“Thank you so much for awarding me with the Pollard & Perrin Scholarship. It is an honour to be selected as the recipient for this award. I will be putting it towards my first semester tuition and textbooks. Thank you for investing in my future as a successful university student, and enabling me to further my education.”
2017 Scholarship Winner
Tiffany Heinrichs
Tiffany Heinrichs is from Oliver, British Columbia and has graduated from Southern Okanagan Secondary School. She will be attending Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta and plans on majoring in business.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“It is an honour and a privilege to be the recipient of the Pollard and Perrin Scholarship. This scholarship will benefit me in furthering my post-secondary education, and for that I cannot thank you enough. The $500 will go towards my second semester tuition, as well as the cost of textbooks. Thank you for investing in my future, and in me. I receive this scholarship with a thankful heart and a determined mind. Thank you so very much.”
2016 Scholarship Winner
Megan Christensen
Megan Christensen is from Abbotsford, British Columbia and is attending Robert Bateman Secondary School and will graduate in June of 2017. She plans on attending the University of Fraser Valley where she will study Criminal Justice.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“I am truly thankful to receive this scholarship. I will be using the money to finance my Criminal Justice degree at UFV. With the help of this scholarship, I will be able to dedicate more of my time to my studies. Thank you so much for your assistance!”
2015 Scholarship Winner
Navdeep Rai
Navdeep Rai is from Abbotsford, British Columbia and is attending Abbotsford Traditional Secondary School. She plans on attending the University of British Columbia where she will study Kinesiology.
MESSAGE FROM RECIPIENT:
“I want to sincerely thank Pollard and Perrin Orthodontics for providing me the opportunity to apply for this scholarship. The money from this scholarship will help me as I continue on with post-secondary education. It will immensely aid in covering the expenses of my books and lessen my workload when it comes to saving up for university.”
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