Student Bursary — Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby

The Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 Student Bursaries!

We are proud to award a $1,000 bursary to Rhea Maxwell Lansard of Lac du Bonnet Senior School in support of her studies in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg.

We are also proud to award a $1,000 bursary to Kyra Pituley of École Edward Schreyer School in support of her studies at Brandon University's Pre-Psychiatric Nursing Program.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all applicants for their thoughtful submissions. The future of our communities is bright, and we are honoured to support local students as they pursue their educational goals.

We would also like to congratulate all graduates across our region on reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led you to the successful completion of your high school diploma—an achievement to be proud of.

On behalf of the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby, we wish all graduates in our region the very best in their future studies, careers, and endeavours.

Congratulations, Rhea and Kyra!

BURSARY HISTORY:

In 2016, the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee began the LDB ICE Student Bursary Program. Since its inception, the Committee has awarded $16,000 to 16 deserving students pursuing post-secondary education.

LDB ICE STUDENT BURSARIES

The purpose of this bursary is to provide Financial Aid to a deserving student enrolled in continued education where the field of study will have possible relevance or benefit to the Lac du Bonnet Region. Each year the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Committee will give up to two Bursaries of up to one thousand ($1000.00) each to a deserving student based on relevance, need, and the availability of funds from the Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby.

BURSARY CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES

The Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Bursary program supports Lac du Bonnet and area students entering post-secondary studies and:

Should focus on a field of study which will provide education and training which has need and relevance in Lac du Bonnet.
The student applicant should have a level of academic achievement such that they will have a reasonable chance of success in their chosen field of study.

Applications from part-time students, students continuing their post-secondary education past the first year, and applications for special courses will be also be considered. Applications from Students outside of the Lac du Bonnet area will also be considered dependent on the relevance and possible benefit to the Lac du Bonnet region.

LET'S MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER TOGETHER

Past Bursary Recipients