Alicia Sayers 2010 Rose Nolan Scholarship Winner is entering her final year at Wilfred Laurier University with a double honour degree in Journalism and Contemporary Studies. A proud member of the Garden River First Nation, Alicia has travelled across Canada to encourage youth to achieve their dreams.

Alicia has been named the 2009-2010 Aboriginal Role Model which has allowed her to travel the country. During her travels, she has engaged Aboriginal youth to achieve their dreams and live healthy lifestyles. She is the President for the Aboriginal Students Association for her student body where she plans and hold events for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students.

This summer, Alicia is travelling to Peru to aid in community development of indigenous communities (in particular dental hygiene,

maternity wards, and daycare centres). Currently volunteering with Aboriginal communities (namely Aboriginal Youth), Alicia would like to, in the future, obtain a Masters in Communications.

Congratulations Alicia from all of us at the Ted Nolan Foundation.

Melissa Phillips 2010 Rose Nolan Scholarship Winner is a band member with Oneida Nation of the Thames and currently is enrolled in the Master’s program in history at the University of Windsor.

Melissa has already completed her B.A. in history and will be writing on the experiences of Aboriginal adoptees in the 1960s. Melissa is involved with the Aboriginal Education Centre – Turtle Island House and is a valued member of the Aboriginal/First Nations community in Windsor.

Congratulations Melissa from all of us at the Ted Nolan Foundation.

The Ted Nolan Foundation established the Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship in honor of Ted’s mom, Rose. The award recognizes Aboriginal women who are achieving their educational goals and this year seven women have been selected.

A big thank you goes out to Mr. Joe Tice and the selection committee for all their work.

The Ted Nolan Foundation would like to congratulate the 2010 Rose Nolan Scholarship award winners and wish them much success on continuing their studies this year. [Continue Reading]

Rose Nolan Scholarship winners will be announced on Thursday, August 5th and all winners will be notified personally by Ted.

Please stay tuned for this big announcement.

Thank you to everyone who submitted application for the Rose Nolan Scholarship awards. Good luck to everyone and please check back often as to updates for when the 2010 winners will be announced.