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John R. RhodesBorn and educated in Sault Ste Marie, John R. Rhodes began his career in broadcasting as a radio and television personality on CJIC in the 1960s. Mr. Rhodes was elected to City Council and served as Mayor from 1969 to 1971. He went on to serve in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1971 to 1978 as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party and was a member of the provincial cabinet in the government of William Davis as Minister of Transportation and Communications from 1974-1975, Minister of Housing from 1975-1978 and Minister of Industry and Tourism in 1978.

The John R. Rhodes Scholarship was established in 1979 through generous donations from friends and family of the late John Rhodes. This prestigious scholarship, valued at $3,000 is offered annually to a student entering their first year of university studies from secondary school who has demonstrated academic achievement and community leadership while involved in political, social, or academic activities. This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years providing the recipient maintains a minimum average of 80% each academic year on 30 credits taken in two consecutive terms.

The Algoma U Foundation proudly hosts the annual John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner. This event serves to honour the memory of John R. Rhodes by raising funds to offer this prestigious scholarship to meritorious students at Algoma University. Each year, up to four students may carry this scholarship, requiring a total financial commitment of $12,000 per year.

Each year, the Foundation Board selects a honourary speaker who embodies the integrity, leadership, vision and commitment to community services that was the hallmark of John R. Rhodes.

 

2011 John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner

The 2011 John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner will be held on November 4 at Algoma's Water Tower Inn, and will honour Dr. Lou and Mrs. Mae Lukenda. For details, please click here.

 

Previous John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner Honourees include:

 

The Algoma U Foundation is committed to providing scholarships and bursaries to Algoma University students now, and into the future. The Algoma U Foundation currently manages a number of endowed funds that provide scholarships and bursaries to Algoma U students. These funds are held by the Foundation in perpetuity, and the interest earned by these funds is used to provide financial awards to students.

New endowed funds are created with donations of $20,000 or more, sometimes pledged over a period of three to five years.

For more information on creating a new endowed fund, please contact:

Bev Teller, CFRE
Alumni & Development Officer,
Algoma University
1520 Queen St, East
Sault Ste Marie, ON P6A 2G4
Tel: 705-949-2301, ext 4125
bev.teller@algomau.ca

 

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