Six Surrey students awarded $60,000 Cmolik Foundation scholarships

Six Surrey students have each been awarded a $60,000 Cmolik Foundation scholarship for post-secondary education, Surrey Schools says.

The recipients are Madison Holborn of L.A. Matheson Secondary, Rhea Kahlon of Enver Creek Secondary, Isaiah Muer of Fraser Heights Secondary, Jia Singh of École Kwantlen Park Secondary, Vaishnavi Verma of Johnston Heights Secondary and Karen Zhou of Fleetwood Park Secondary.

Their planned studies include nursing, commerce, biology, health sciences, life sciences and pharmacy. The students described ambitions ranging from health care and family medicine to supporting children with autism and reducing mental-health stigma.

Founded in 2008, the Cmolik Foundation supports young people who have experienced adversity. More than 100 students are currently enrolled in its scholarship program.