By Pepper Parr
July 9th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The decision on the part of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce to mention the politicians who took part in the Scholarship Breakfast and neglect to name and recognize the students has resonated with a number of organizations that create scholarships for students.
A member of one of those organizations brought to our attention that “many scholarships are handed out at this time of year by service organizations, private foundations, etc. One organization recently awarded eight High Schools (cash scholarships for students taking further education – as we have done for many years) and about thirty elementary schools (a brand new program – modest achievement awards to grade 8 graduates heading into high school) for a total of about $16,000.
Sitting in the front row: Burlington High School students recognized during a Scholarship Breakfast.
“Nothing wrong with an additional recognition event for the youth at the Chamber, but it does look a bit strange with all the big shots in a photo op.
“It should be acknowledged that other organizations and people in Burlington do the same without much fanfare.”
