Great Plains College awarded over 168 thousand dollars in scholarships to students of its Swift Current Campus at its annual Contributors’ Reception.

Director of development for the college Marc Butikofer credits a couple of factors for their biggest year for scholarships yet. Butikofer says there is a better understanding of the scholarships they hand out and more local students are realizing they can stay home for school.

The college has given out more than 527 thousand dollars in scholarships since the start of their Growing the Future campaign in 2007. Their reception last night honoured the latest recipients and the 150 donors that helped make the scholarships possible.

 

Golden West Radio's Shawn Mullin interviews Great Plains College Director of Development Marc Butikofer: