This bursary is intended to provide funding for the post-secondary educational expenses of a young person who is compassionate, humble, and will graduate while facing a challenge, such as, but not limited to mental illness. Preference will be given to a candidate who is interested in pursuing creative arts in higher education.
The Bursary was established in memory of Gerri-Lynne Veldhuis, a kind and compassionate person who shunned the spotlight, had an active imagination, and a curious mind. She was very creative. She loved drawing, photography, and makeup, and studied to be a makeup artist. She was eager to help others and would do whatever she could for a friend. Gerri-Lynn graduated from HDCH in 2016. Gerri-Lynne also struggled with mental illness.
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