Student wins $100,000 scholarship

A graduating high school student in the Central Okanagan has won the prestigious Schulich Scholarship.

The award is for $100,000 towards an engineering/applied science degree at the University of British Columbia, and has been presented to James Ropotar, a grade 12 student at Okanagan Mission Secondary.

“Winning this award has definitely changed my life,” said Ropotar. “The Schulich award allows me to focus on my studies and give back to my community. The network connects me with many brilliant minds across Canada, and I’m excited to learn from them.”

Ropotar will graduate from OMS this month, and his school and teachers are delighted at this milestone in his learning journey.

“We are incredibly proud of James,” said Bruce McKay, principal at Okanagan Mission Secondary. “I’ve actually known him since his elementary school days and he’s always been a hard-working, thoughtful, and highly intelligent student. He constantly challenges himself and strives for excellence. He is such a deserving recipient of this award.”