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The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary   It is our pleasure to announce that the 2013 recipient of the Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary is Alicia Myers of Princeton Secondary School.   Ms. Myers, who intends to study chemistry and physics at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick starting in September, was recognized for her academic performance and outstanding service to her community.   The panel of judges was overwhelmed not only by the number of students applying for the bursary, but also by the quality of their applications. “I think any of the applicants would be worthy in one way or another,” stated Jim Hebden. “These young people are to be commended for maintaining excellent grades while, at the same time, exhibiting a high level of involvement in their communities." The judges express thanks to all of the students for their submissions.   The applicants were asked to provide a paragraph on advice they would give younger students about studying chemistry and another describing their service to their school and/or community.   Ms. Myers has a remarkable record of service to others. She is a member of the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue and a volunteer teacher for the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiers. This past winter she worked one-on-one with a young woman and was able to help her realize her dream of participating in the association’s Festival at Sun Peaks. In addition to her participation in initiatives such as Free the Children and We Day, Ms. Myers has volunteered to care for endangered turtles in Mexico and collected 200 pairs of shoes for residents of the orphanage in India that she volunteered at.   In her message to younger students, Ms. Myers described the chemistry laboratory as a “fertile classroom for breeding fun and fact finding experiments.” She noted that chemistry is a part of everything around us, and advised younger students that the study of chemistry is essential to further studies in any of the other sciences.   Ms. Myers received enthusiastic support from her chemistry teacher, Crystal Larsen, who described her student as having a “commitment to excellence” and a “natural concern for others.” The judges wish to thank Ms. Larsen and all of the other teachers who made time to write the letters of support for their students.   The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary is a $500 award given annually by Western Campus Resources, the exclusive distributor of Jim Hebden’s two bestselling Chemistry Workbooks. Mr. Hebden is a former BC Science Teacher of the Year who taught chemistry for three decades in Kamloops.     Previous Recipients of the Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary   2012 Nicola Bukovec, Parkland Secondary School, Sidney, BC

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The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary   Applications are now CLOSED   We thank everyone who took the time to apply. Each and every person who applied is a worthy applicant, and our panel of judges will have an extremely challenging task selecting a single recipient of the bursary.   Thanks again to all of the teachers who gave their time to write letters on behalf of their students.   Please check back at 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, May 15, when the name of the bursary recipient will be posted.         The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary Application Guidelines   The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary will be awarded to a student who has performed service for his/her school or community, demonstrated a proficiency in chemistry and can show significant financial need. The $500 bursary, to be used for post-secondary studies, is presented annually by Western Campus Resources, the exclusive distributor of the best-selling Hebden Chemistry Workbooks 11 & 12.   Any student meeting the following criteria may apply: the student has or will complete Chemistry 12 by the end of June 2013 the student can demonstrate plans to continue the study of chemistry at a recognized post-secondary institution, whether it be toward a chemistry degree or in a field related to chemistry such as nursing or engineering. The student shall submit a letter describing how the study of chemistry is essential to his/her educational and career goals. As well, the student should address his/her financial need and how this bursary will help him/her to succeed in post-secondary education.   The student will also submit a paragraph (or two) explaining a. why he/she would encourage Grade 10 students to study chemistry; or b. what he/she has done in the last two years to make his/her school and/or community a better place for others; or c. both of the above. Note that the total word count for both topics should not exceed 600 words.   The student must also include a letter of reference from a science teacher that speaks to the student’s work habits, service and the likelihood of post-secondary success.   The deadline for applications is April 30th, 2013. The name of the successful student will be posted on www.WesternCampus.ca by May 15th, 2013.   We thank all of the applicants and the teachers who take the time to write letters on behalf of their students.       The Jim Hebden Chemistry Bursary Application Checklist     Deadline for applications: April 30, 2013   Please submit the required information, in the following order, preferably in a single PDF, and email as an attachment to: DO NOT SEND@WesternCampus.ca     Personal Information            Your Name: Email address: Your School: City/Town:   I will/have complete Chemistry 12 in ____/____ (m/y)   I intend to begin my post-secondary studies in ____/____ (m/y) at ________________________________________ (name of school)   Letter explaining how this bursary will ease my financial needs as I study chemistry Paragraph (or two) explaining    a. why he/she would encourage Grade 10 students to take chemistry; or    b. what they have done in the last two years to make their school and/or            community a better place for others; or   c. both of the above. Note that the total word count for both topics should not exceed 600 words. Letter of Reference from a teacher

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