MCSnet High School Scholarship Program: Investing in the Future of Rural Alberta

At MCSnet High-Speed Internet, we believe that education is the cornerstone of a thriving community. We understand the unique challenges that students in rural areas face when pursuing higher education, and we’re dedicated to making a difference. This scholarship program is just one way we’re investing in the future of rural Alberta.

Announcing the 2024 Scholarship Recipients

We’re excited to announce the four exceptional high school graduates from our rural Alberta service area who have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship! These four outstanding students exemplify the spirit of hard work, dedication, and community involvement that we value so highly. We’re confident that they will go on to achieve great things in their chosen fields and make significant contributions to our world.

Meet the Winners

• Jayden Chomik of Bruce, Alberta is attending Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alberta and pursuing studies in the Bachelor of Science program. The scholarship funds will assist her in achieving her goal of becoming a dental hygienist. She plans to attend Lakeland College for one year before transferring to the University of Alberta’s dental hygiene program for three more years.
• William Coburn of Wainwright, Alberta is attending the University of Alberta and pursuing studies in the Bachelor of Sciences program. William hopes to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. His goal is to advance not just the technology and capability of that specific subset, but also several other industries, including computer science and telecommunications.
• Kaitlyn Welsh of Bonnyville, Alberta is attending the University of Alberta and pursuing studies in the Bachelor of Sciences program. She has first hand experience in the challenges of limited access to healthcare services, a reality that has fueled their determination to pursue medicine as a means of alleviating this pressing issue.
• Nathaniel Nelson of St. Paul, Alberta is attending Niagra College in Ontario and studying Game Development. Nathaniel is driven by the desire to solve problems and create solutions that can positively impact society.

Thank You to All Applicants

We’d like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who submitted an application to our scholarship program and helped spread the word about the program. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and we wish you all great success in your post secondary endeavors. To learn about the 2023 Scholarship Recipients go to this blog post.

Stay Connected

We encourage all students who will be in grade 12 during the 2024-2025 school year to apply for our 2025 scholarship. The application period will open on April 1, 2025. To be eligible for our Scholarship Program, you must be pursuing post-secondary education in Computer Science or related studies, and reside in the MCSnet service area.

Stay Connected and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. For more information and updates visit the MCSnet scholarship page.

Jenna Willert

Marketing Assistant

Jenna is the dedicated Marketing Assistant behind CMO Rhonda Lafrance and MCSnet. She joined MCSnet in August 2022 and is instrumental in communicating the company's technical offerings to the countryside residents through social media platforms. Jenna helps with administrative duties and the planning and execution of marketing initiatives. Born in Calgary and raised in Edmonton, Jenna works a hybrid between home and in the Edmonton office. She comes from a background in promotional marketing in the media industry. She loves sports and being a mother to her two children ages 13 and 7.