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2013 D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship Recipients Announced; Award Value Increased to $75,000

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:17:52 -0400

Nova Scotia (July 8, 2013) – Six outstanding high school students from Atlantic Canada, including three from Nova Scotia, have been awarded the 2013 D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship to attend Queen’s School of Business in Kingston, ON. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement.

Established in 1999 by Donald Sobey and his son Rob, both alumni of Queen's University, the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is open to students from Atlantic Canada applying to their first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at Queen's School of Business. Issued in annual payments of $18,750 per student during the four-year undergraduate program, the scholarship was increased in total value from $68,000 to $75,000 in 2013 to give students additional financial support to help cover such expenses as tuition fees or accommodation and travel costs.

The 2013 recipients of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship are:
John Dale, Ketch Harbour, NS
Sarah Kingsley, Corner Brook, NL
Kendra Saunders, Dartmouth, NS
Alexandra Schaerer, Rothesay, NB
Zachary Scott, Dartmouth, NS
Keir Sullivan, St John’s, NL

“We are thrilled to welcome the 2013 recipients of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship to an exceptional group of Atlantic Canadian students studying business at Queen’s University,” says Rob Sobey. “We are proud to provide additional financial support to some of the most exceptional students from our region so that they can pursue their studies at one of the world’s premier business schools.”

A total of 22 students from Atlantic Canada currently receive the scholarship, which is awarded on the basis of academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school and community activities, and leadership qualities.

“Sobey Scholarship recipients not only benefit immensely from the financial support that Donald and Rob Sobey provide, but these aspiring leaders are also rewarded with the opportunity to network with two of Canada’s most successful business people,” said David Saunders, Dean, Queen’s School of Business. “The Sobeys’ continued investment in business education enriches the Queen’s experience for our students.”

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D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship Panel Discussion Taped on November 1, 2012

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:56:58 -0500

Listen Up – Audio Replay of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship Panel Discussion Taped on November 1, 2012

Rob Sobey and current recipients talk about what it takes to be awarded the $68,000 scholarship and to succeed at Queen’s School of Business.

Questions & Answers follow the 30-minute panel discussion.

Click the following link to hear the audio replay.

Audio Replay

Toll-Free Conference Call and Panel Discussion Nov 1, 2012

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:10:06 -0400

Rob Sobey joins current recipients to talk about what it takes to be awarded the $68,000 scholarship and to succeed at Queen’s School of Business.

REGISTER NOW at info@dandrsobeyscholarship.com

TIME: 2:00 p.m. ADT and 2:30 p.m. NDT

DATE: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Every year six Atlantic Canadian high school students receive $68,000. Will you be one of them?

You are working hard, making your mark in high school, giving back to your community and showing that you’re a natural leader. Now you want to take it to the next level.

During this conference call, guidance counsellors and high school students are invited to join Rob Sobey and current scholarship recipients as they share advice and insights into the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship application process and the Queen’s experience.

Questions & Answers will follow the 30-minute panel discussion.

2012 D&R SOBEY ATLANTIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:42:33 -0400

Six outstanding students from Atlantic Canada have been awarded the 2012 D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship to attend Queen’s School of Business in Kingston, ON. Valued at $68,000 per student, the scholarship recognizes academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement.

Established in 1999 by Donald Sobey and his son Rob, both alumni of Queen's University, the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is open to students from Atlantic Canada applying to their first year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at Queen's School of Business. Issued in annual payments of $17,000 per student during the four-year undergraduate program, the scholarship was increased in total value from $60,000 to $68,000 in 2011 to give students additional financial support to help cover such expenses as tuition fees or accommodation and travel costs.

The 2012 recipients of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship are:
Alise MacFadyen – Halifax West High School  Halifax, NS
Patricia Quek – Fredericton High School   Fredericton, NB
Lydia Rowe – Gonzaga High School   St. John’s, NL
Anna Wall – Lockview High School    Fall River, NS
Adam Wells – Rothesay Netherwood School  Rothesay, NB
William (Ben) Wilson – North Nova Education Centre Trenton, NS

"The 2012 recipients of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship embody the exceptional drive, creativity and curiosity that uniquely defines the many Atlantic Canadian leaders whose legacies are both inspiring and far reaching,” says Rob Sobey. “We are proud to provide financial support to some of the brightest and most talented students in the Atlantic Region so that they can pursue their studies at one of the world’s premier business schools and begin the journey towards realizing their dreams.”

A total of 25 students from Atlantic Canada currently receive the scholarship, which is awarded on the basis of academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school and community activities, and leadership qualities.

“We are pleased to welcome these outstanding students to Queen’s,” said David Saunders, Dean of Queen’s School of Business. “Our Commerce program attracts the best and brightest applicants across Canada and we are delighted that Donald and Rob have made this opportunity possible for more students from Atlantic Canada."

D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship Increases Award Value to $68,000

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:48:58 -0400

Deadline for Graduating High School Students to Apply is December 1, 2011

Rob Sobey announced during the annual D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship recipient dinner hosted at Queen’s University on November 3rd that the award is increasing in value from $60,000 to $68,000 per student. Six scholarships are awarded annually to students enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce program at Queen’s School of Business.

Issued in equal payments of $17,000 annually during the four-year undergraduate program, the increase in the scholarship value is intended to give students additional financial support to help cover such expenses as tuition fees or accommodation and travel costs.

Sobey spoke to a captive audience of current D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship recipients, who were excited to learn they would also receive the annual increase in funding from $15,000 to $17,000 for the remaining years of study to complete their undergraduate business degrees, including the 2011/12 academic year.

“The D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship gives Atlantic Canadian students an opportunity to attend one of the world’s premier business schools while helping alleviate the financial burden and pressures that come with pursuing university studies away from home,” said Rob Sobey. “We are increasing the scholarship value to $68,000 to further assist with the costs of attending university so that students can continue to focus on studying and achieving academic excellence.”

The application deadline for the 2012 D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is December 1, 2011. For more information, visit www.queensu.ca/studentawards or contact the Office of the University Registrar, Student Awards:

Email: awards@queensu.ca
Phone: (613) 533-2216
Fax: (613) 533-6409

About the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship

Established in 1999 by Donald Sobey and his son Rob, both alumni of Queen's University, the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is open to students from Atlantic Canada applying to their first year of the undergraduate Commerce program at Queen's School of Business. The scholarship is valued at $68,000 per student over four years and awarded on the basis of academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school and community activities, and leadership qualities.

A total of 25 students from Atlantic Canada are currently receiving the scholarship. Recipients must achieve a 75 per cent academic average in their first year of study at Queen’s School of Business and 80 per cent average in subsequent years and attend classes full time. Since its inception, more than $2.5 million has been awarded to 69 students from the Atlantic Provinces.

About Queen's School of Business

Queen's School of Business is one of the world's premier business schools - renowned for exceptional programs, outstanding faculty and research, and the quality of its graduates. Canadian executives regard Queen's as Canada's most innovative business school, offering students academic excellence and a superior overall experience. Queen's School of Business - where Canada's first Commerce program was launched in 1919 - is located at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The School also delivers programs at locations across Canada, as well in the U.S. and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Atlantic Canadian Students Graduate with D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:00:00 -0400

Each receive $60,000 award to study at Queen’s School of Business

Nova Scotia (Tuesday, July 19, 2011) – Seven outstanding high school students from Atlantic Canada have been awarded the 2011 D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship to attend the Queen’s School of Business in Kingston, ON. The scholarship recognizes the students’ academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement.

Established in 1999 by Donald Sobey and his son Rob, both alumni of Queen's University, the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is open to students from Atlantic Canada applying to their first year of the Commerce program at Queen's School of Business. The scholarship is valued at $60,000 per student over four years and awarded on the basis of academic ability, creative and original thinking, involvement in school and community activities, and leadership qualities. A total of 25 students from Atlantic Canada are currently receiving the scholarship.

The 2011 recipients of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship are:

Hyunmin (Andy) Kim                          Fredericton High School   Fredericton, NB
Zoe Keirstead                                      Riverview High School   Riverview, NB
Erynn Linehan                                    Exploits Valley High School   Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
Sarah Luke                                           Armbrae Academy    Halifax, NS
Alexander Morgan                             Bernice Macnaughton High School Moncton, NB
Jose Pauig                                           Halifax Grammar School   Bedford, NS
William Zed                                         Citadel High School    Halifax, NS

"Year after year, recipients of the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship continue to demonstrate the high caliber of talent among Atlantic Canada’s youth, along with an enviable entrepreneurial spirit and desire to achieve goals that will have a meaningful impact,” says Rob Sobey. “Through the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship, it is our goal to help empower these aspiring leaders by providing them every opportunity to engage in and benefit from one of the world’s premier business schools. We also hope that someday they return to the Atlantic Region to continue the life-long journey of learning and leading.”

“Donald and Rob Sobey’s scholarship means the best and brightest students from Atlantic Canada can enjoy the Queen’s experience,” said David Saunders, Dean, Queen’s School of Business. “Donald and Rob’s support helps us enrich the learning environment at the business school and continue to develop tomorrow's global leaders.”

About the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship

Students from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador applying to their first-year of the Commerce program at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, can be considered for the D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship. Recipients must achieve a 75 per cent academic average in their first year and 80 per cent average in subsequent years and attend classes full time. Since its inception, more than $2.5 million has been awarded to 69 students from the Atlantic Provinces.

The application deadline for the 2012 D&R Sobey Atlantic Scholarship is December 1, 2011. Applications are available through school guidance counselors, and interested students can learn more online at: http://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/index.html.

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