Erika Beck awarded with the Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship. Photo Credit: County of Grande Prairie

By Shane Clausing

Ron Pfau memorial scholarship awarded

Teepee Creek GPRC student receives Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship

Feb 22, 2021 | 6:01 PM

County of Grande Prairie Council has awarded Teepee Creek’s Erika Beck, with the Ron Pfau Memorial Scholarship.

Beck is currently a first-year Business Administration student at Grande Prairie Regional College and was awarded $500 for the achievement. The scholarship was presented virtually at Council’s meeting on February 22.

Council awards the scholarship every year to a former or current County resident whose parents or guardians still reside in the area. The student must be pursuing post-secondary education in Alberta.

In order to receive the scholarship, the student must be in the field of business, commerce or public office administration.

From there, applicants are then selected based on their academics, community involvement, athletic or cultural involvement and other personal achievements.

According to the County, who made the announcement in a press release Monday, Beck is very involved in taking on community leadership roles with the Kleksun 4-H Multi-Club. She has also served as a volunteer for local food drives and highway cleanups and has also prepared meals for seniors.

Beck has also played on several school sports teams and demonstrated academic achievements throughout secondary school.

“Erika’s leadership qualities, academic drive, and commitment to the wellbeing of her community make her an outstanding candidate for this scholarship,” said Reeve Leanne Beaupre. “The County is proud to support her future educational goals and wishes her the best in her future plans.”

Beck says she’s grateful to be awarded the scholarship.

“I am honoured to have received this scholarship from the County of Grande Prairie. It will help me cover the costs of textbooks and resources required to complete the Business Administration program. Thank you for providing residents with this great opportunity.”

You can apply for the 2021 Ron Pfau Scholarship at the County’s website. Applications are open until October 31, 2021.