Scholarship
Winner
Summary
Brittany Verge is a sophomore midfielder that brings veteran leadership and confidence that has proved to be invaluable to Humber’s young squad. After transferring from Sheridan College, Verge established herself as a prominent student-athlete in the Practical Nursing program. Last season she was named to the OCAA All-Star team in addition to OCAA All-Academic and CCAA Academic AllCanadian honours. Now she is working towards winning provincial and national championships.
Verge said Humber has impacted her goals thanks to such a welcoming and motivational support system. In turn, she hopes to set the example that athletes can be good at their sport while doing well in school. Verge said life experiences have directed her to a growing passion for health care. She said she wants to be able to bring attention to health, well-being and quality of life through her studies and through volunteering with blood pressure clinics, health teaching in hospitals and with organizations like the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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a Scholarship
The Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame awards seven scholarships, each valued at $1,000, to deserving individuals. These scholarships are not only a recognition of academic and athletic excellence but also of community involvement and financial need.
To ensure all students in the community are provided the opportunity to apply for the scholarships, all Etobicoke high school Physical Education and Counseling departments are contacted in advance.
The ESHOF believes we can make a difference in young people’s lives through our scholarship program and help the next generation of Etobicoke community builders succeed and go on to promote positive change for all and continue to empower our community.