Emily W.

Biography

Before coming to University of Calgary, Emily graduated from Balfour Collegiate. Crofton House School in Vancouver, BC. Her top three achievements in high school were: an amazing opportunity to start a pen pal program between her school and Acwsalcta, a school in Bella Coola; sitting on the CARE Awareness and Education committee where she worked with other youth on the Malawi Project and the annual Walk in Her Shoes event; lastly, Emily sits on the Vancouver Youth Council where she provides input on making policy changes and organizing community events.

Emily chose the University of Calgary because it is a fantastic school! As well, she was born and raised in Edmonton, so she wanted to come back to Alberta for post-secondary.

Emily explains the impact of receipt of the Chancellor’s Club Scholarship: “The Chancellor’s Club Scholarship has already made a large impact on my life! I am so grateful for this incredible opportunity to represent the University of Calgary and to further my education.”