Donations sought for Sno’uyutth scholarship

Rotary Foundation hopes to add to scholarship fund

Oak Bay Rotary Foundation continues to collect funds for its Sno’uyutth Legacy Scholarship, which will be presented annually to a graduating Oak Bay High student of First Nations, Inuit or Métis descent who pursues post-secondary training.

For 2016, the cash amount of Sno’uyutth Legacy Scholarship, named for the welcome pole raised at Oak Bay High last fall, will be $500. The Foundation wants to grow the endowment account to $25,000 and the annual cash payment to $1,000.

Individuals and corporations can support Sno’uyutth Legacy Scholarship Fund with tax-deductible contributions to: Oak Bay Rotary Foundation, #210-2187 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G1 or visit on-line at oakbayrotaryfoundation.org to donate by Visa or MasterCard.

 

 

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