Three students were awarded the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR) Arnold G. Jones Bursary for their exceptional academics and community involvement. Each year NSAR bestows this bursary on selected applicants who are graduating from high school and children or grandchildren of NSAR members. This year three winners were selected and will receive $3,000 each.
“The Selection Committee considers commitment to learning; involvement in school and community; maturity and responsibility; initiative and/or strength of character; and decisions toward higher education,” says Roger Sandford, president of NSAR. “Also coming into play in our decision making is work experience (if applicable) and difficulties overcome by the student.”
This year’s bursary winners are (Morgan) Lindsay MacDonald and twin sisters Erin and Lindsey Coughlan.
MacDonald, daughter of Realtor Heather Morgan, graduated from Lockview High School in Fall River and will be attending Saint Mary’s University to pursue a degree in science. She was a member of student government and a member of the Lockview High School Best Buddies Program, spending time with students who require additional support. She participated in several athletic teams including high school soccer and rugby.
Erin Coughlan, daughter of Realtor Melanie Coughlan, graduated from Sir John A. MacDonald High School in Halifax and will be attending Acadia University’s kinesiology program. Erin was on student government and was the yearbook editor and photographer. She plays competitive soccer year-round and trains with Field Hockey Nova Scotia in the summer. Erin also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters where she works with underprivileged children.
Lindsey Coughlan, also daughter of Melanie Coughlan, and twin sister to Erin, also graduated from Sir John A. MacDonald High School and will also be attending Acadian University. Lindsey will pursue a Bachelor of Science, majoring in biology. Lindsey was an executive member of student government and part of the Leadership 12 class, which raised more than $2,000 in support of incoming Syrian refugees. Lindsey also plays on several high school sports teams and volunteers to help children through various organizations.
The Arnold G. Jones Bursary Fund is named in honour of NSAR’s former EO who lost his battle to cancer in August 2012. Funding for the bursary is raised through NSAR’s Annual Golf Tournament, held each June.
