There are 11 high school graduates across Prescott-Russell whose post-secondary education costs will be a little lower because they have received Job Succession Scholarships from the Employment Services Centre of Prescott-Russell (CSEPR). The 2026 scholarships were presented to the graduates on Tuesday, July 7 in Hawkesbury.
The scholarship program allows each student to receive up to $5,000 from the CSEPR toward their post-secondary education costs. But the students must agree to begin their career in Prescott-Russell after they graduate.
“We aim to see you back in the region because your skills and talents are so much needed,” said CSEPR Board Member Éric Larocque.
CSEPR Employment Counsellor Andréanne Laflamme said the scholarships are a show of confidence in students who want to practice their trades and professions in the region and contribute to the future of Prescott-Russell.
Each scholarship recipient is carefully selected through a rigorous evaluation of their application.
For 2026, the CSEPR partnered with the Township of Russell for the awarding of the scholarships.
The 2026 Job Succession Scholarship recipients are:
Noah Charbonneau, graduate of École secondaire publique l’Académie de la Seigneurie, Plumbing, apprenticeship, Collège La Cité.
Camille Chartrand, graduate of École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet, Honours Bachelor of Science, Nursing, University of Ottawa.
Emma Gauthier, graduate of St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School, Pre-Health Science Pathways to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees, Algonquin College.
Despina Gouskos, graduate of Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute, English and Bachelor of Education, Carleton University.
Marika Lamothe, graduate of École secondaire catholique Plantagenet, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Collège La Cité.
Hailey Lavergne, graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, Bachelor of Arts Honours, specialization in Psychology and Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior, Nipissing University.
Laurie Laviolette, graduate of École secondaire publique l’Académie de la Seigneurie, Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in Accounting, University of Ottawa.
Magalie Massie, graduate of École secondaire catholique L’Escale, Joint Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Sociology, University of Ottawa.
Tristan Roy, graduate of École secondaire catholique Casselman, Bachelor of Commerce (specialized co-op), University of Ottawa.
Magalie Savage, graduate of École secondaire catholique Casselman, T Honours B.Sc. in Physical Activity Sciences, University of Ottawa.
Ali Shaaban, graduate of Russell High School, Bachelo of Social Sciences, Honours Psychology, University of Ottawa.
Scholarship recipients. Photos: James Morgan
