The Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award was established in 2017 by Joyce Sakamoto and Bonnie Jarokosky in honour of their parents. The award recognizes a student in the Dhillon School of Business who embodies a spirit of compassion, kindness and volunteerism in support of fellow students.
To be eligible for this award, Dhillon School of Business students must meet the criteria listed below:
- Returning to full-time studies in the Fall 2026 term.
- Academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA) in the previous Fall/Winter terms.
- Demonstrated commitment to compassion, kindness and voluntarism in support of fellow students.
- Can be in any Dhillon School of Business undergraduate or graduate program.
- Selection is based on the applicant’s CV, complete academic record and a letter of support from a student peer or faculty member.
This award of $1,500 (minimum) will be payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the University of Lethbridge in the Fall and Winter terms following the granting of the award. A selection committee will be established by the Dean of the Dhillon School of Business.
To apply, submit your application through the University of Lethbridge Bridge portal. Click ‘Student’ then ‘Apply for uLethbridge Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries’. Complete the general application. This award can be found under recommended opportunities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
For more information, visit the awards portal link.
Please contact Scholarships and Student Finance if you have any questions: awards@uleth.ca or (403) 329-2585.
Contact:
Kim Brigitzer | dhillon.curriculum@uleth.ca