Bruce and Lorraine Cumming Memorial Bursary in Animal Health Technology

W. Bruce Cumming (1930-1993) was born and grew up on a small dairy farm in the Ottawa Valley. In 1952, his family moved to Edmonton, where he later met Lorraine Hargreaves (1931-2009). They married in 1957 and raised a family of five children in the Garneau community. Their compassion and generosity were reflected in numerous years of community and school volunteerism, as well as in the many and varied family pets over the years: cats, dogs, gerbils, turtles, guinea pigs, and even (once) a rooster! Their example of frugality, honesty, hard work, and generosity live on in the legacy they left: their children and grandchildren. This award is endowed in their honor by their daughter, Carla Cumming Sojonky, and the late Frank Sojonky.

Criteria for Bursary Selection: Available to second year students enrolled in the Animal Health Technology program at NAIT. Awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and satisfactory academic achievement in the first year of the program. Preference will be given to a student who has volunteered with a reputable animal welfare organization. Student must be an Alberta resident and a Canadian Citizen to receive this award.

Students must apply for this award to be considered.