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Every year, the Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corporation (NFMC) proudly awards ten $3,000.00 scholarships to graduating high school students residing within our management area who are heading into full-time post-secondary trades, college, or university programs. This year was a first for NFMC, as we received a record number of over 40 applicants. Consequently, NFMC’s Board of Directors selected an additional three applicants for 2026, bringing the total to thirteen $3,000.00 scholarships awarded, for a grand total of $39,000.00!

This year, NFMC’s General Manager, Carmelo Notarbartolo, Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator, Brett Redden, and NFMC Board Director, Grant Goodwin, presented NFMC scholarships during graduation ceremonies in Marathon, Manitouwadge, and Terrace Bay.

We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 High School Scholarships! 🌟 Join us in celebrating these 13 outstanding students for their dedication to their academics and local communities:
Hunter Reinhardt- Forestry Technician: Ecosystem Management
Easton Massier- Forestry Technician
Jenna Mae-Pittman- Pre Health Sciences
Desiree Desmoulin- Indigenous Transition Year Program (ITYP)
Brody Matthews- Natural Environmental Technician-Conservation
Jada Hann- Bachelor of Social sciences
Aleah Mendowegan-St.Onge- Esthetics Technician
Aspen Law- Bachelor of Arts Foundation Year
Braeden Bernath- Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Jayla Best- Practical Nursing
Peyton Stortini- Geography
Bobby Bryson- Biology
Asa Frauts- Natural Environmental Technician

NFMC extends it’s a huge congratulations to all the recipients! We wish you success as you take this next big step in your academic and professional journeys.

To learn more about our ongoing community investments and applications, visit NFMC’s Programs Page @ https://www.nfmcforestry.ca/programs.

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