By Ryan McNally
A student at Balfour Collegiate in Regina has won a historic scholarship.
Tyler McClellan, a grade 12 student at Balfour, has been awarded the Schulich Leader Scholarship valued at $80,000. He is the first Balfour student to ever be awarded this scholarship.
McClellan says it came as quite a surprise.
“I couldn’t believe it honestly,” McClellan said. “I originally signed up for Schulich as a ‘why not? And see what happens,’ and I doubted this was actually going to work out.”
We are so proud to announce that Balfour student, Tyler McClellan, has been selected as a @SchulichLeaders. Tyler will be awarded an $80,000 scholarship for his academic success, exemplary character, & his powerful leadership in our school & community. Congrats, Tyler! �� #SLS10pic.twitter.com/Q5yvS4yPEg