BU physics major lands national scholarship
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This article was published 18/02/2021 (1987 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Brandon University student Noah Monk is one of just four pupils across the country who received the Mattinson Scholarship in 2020.
According to a Tuesday news release from BU, the third-year physics major is also the first local student to have won this academic award, which is provided annually through Universities Canada to recognize the success of students with disabilities.
The Mattinson Scholarship is worth $2,000 per recipient and is awarded to students based on three criteria: academic performance, community involvement and relevant reference letters.
BU professor Gwyn Richards wrote Monk’s reference letter to put him in the running and used Tuesday’s release to congratulate the student personally.
“Noah is a remarkable young man and I was really pleased to see him get this,” said Richards. “He has flourished at BU and has found like-minded people. His enthusiasm is endless, which is exactly as it should be.”
In addition to his studies, Monk also writes for BU’s student newspaper, The Quill, has a job on campus and is an active leader in the chess club.
Monk also plans to pursue a master’s degree at BU, which is partially because of the university’s smaller size that allows for a personalized approach to education and campus life.
“The services here just wouldn’t be the same at a larger place, and I have made good friends with faculty and staff,” he said.
Monk revealed that a big part of his ability to thrive at BU can be credited to the school’s Student Accessibility Services, which has provided a steady network of support for him and other students with disabilities on campus.
These services are especially welcome during the COVID-19 pandemic, when most classes at BU are taking place online.
“It’s been isolating,” said Monk. “Connecting with people on campus, and faculty members, is really important. I really thank everyone at BU for making those connections as strong as possible.”
Anyone looking to apply for the 2021 Mattinson Scholarship must do so by March 18.
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