Wightman Telecom has announced it is committing more than $17,000 to establish the Wightman Family Bursary. Given by Wightman Telecom, the scholarship will be available in seven area high schools including Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston and Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest. The bursary will be offered to high-school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education in the technology field.
The bursary will be available for students enrolled at the time of graduation in a postsecondary education in the fields of information or communications technology, engineering technology, telecommunications, environmental studies, or sustainability.
“The Wightman Family recognizes the need for environmental sustainability. Our youth are the leaders of tomorrow and as such, have a responsibility to care for the condition of the Earth,” state Wightman co-chairs Paul and Blair Wightman.
The inaugural scholarships will be given out in 2013.
