St. Mary grad receives $70K scholarship for community leadership
As a direct result of her community leadership, and a decision to step up for a close friend, Prince Albert’s Ava Clifford has been named a recipient of one of Canada’s most prestigious student awards.
The St. Mary graduate is one of only 20 students to receive up to $70,000 toward her post-secondary education through the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership. The money that is allocated over four years will go towards tuition and living expenses.
After provincial legislation barred students from using their chosen names and pronouns without parental consent, Clifford decided to take action in her own right.
“I was really concerned about this because my best friend is trans and that bill essentially made it impossible for students to come out at school or at home if they are living in a toxic environment,” she said.


