C.J. Hallisey Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations (IDIC) Award at the University of Calgary

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama), Faculty of Arts

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama), Faculty of Arts

"As an international student navigating university on my own, without the support of my family around me, it is extremely meaningful in many different ways to be supported in my pursuit of education through awards like this, I fully rely on them, and, without them, I simply would not be able to finish my academic career at the University of Calgary. It makes me extremely excited to get this amazing support, and to be able to continue pushing forward to make the most of my degree, which makes me so incredibly passionate. A very deep thank you to all the incredibly generous donors who have contributed to my education. I hope it is not lost on you, as it isn't on me, that you are a crucial part of my academic journey. When I have my degree in my hands, a little part of that will be thanks to you! Thank you!"

I spent about 10 years building up this scholarship fund during my working years.  Originally, it was going to be a hockey scholarship.  But upon talking with the Awards department at the UofC, most hockey players at UofC already have a WHL or other scholarship. So they frankly didn't need any more hockey scholarships.

So I asked which department had the greatest need for awards? Answer: the Department of Drama in the Faculty of Arts. This fit nicely as I also love & support local live theatre!

Award Links (hosted at the UofC):

• Here's the Award page at the UofC showing the details of the award.
• If you would like to help me grow the endowment fund, you can donate via the UofC's Donation Page for the IDIC Award.
• If you donate, please let me know on Facebook or Instagram so I can send you an IDIC lapel pin to thank you for your donation!