World Vision is recognizing a Langley Secondary School student for her humanitarian efforts by awarding her one of eight “30 Hour Famine” scholarships.
Kelsey Merritt is very excited about the award and couldn’t wait to tell her family.
“I never expected to win a scholarship of any kind; but so far I have this one, and hopefully a few more soon,” she said.
Merritt and a group of friends will be participating in World Vision’s “30 Hour Famine” from April 8-9 by going without solid food for 30 hours.
The goal of the campaign is to raise funding and public awareness for global hunger, poverty and injustice.
“Something we’ve seen through the “30 Hour Famine” is how amazing Canadian students are,” said TJ Grant, manager of youth marketing for World Vision Canada.
“We created the 30 Hour Famine scholarship contest to help celebrate the passion and dedication youth like Kelsey have for issues around the world.”
According to World Vision, over 500,000 teens worldwide participated last year and raised over $30 million for the cause.
More than 60,000 Canadian students are said to be taking part in the event this year, and those interested can still apply for a “30 Hour Famine” scholarship.
More information and applications are at studentawards.com. In order to qualify students need to participate in the 2011 “30 Hour Famine” and meet minimum fundraising goals.