Hazlet student awarded prestigious scholarship

Braden Baumann, a Grade 12 student at Hazlet School, was awarded the Kennedy Scholars Academic Excellence Scholarship from the University of Calgary. Only one student from outside Calgary is awarded this scholarship each year.

His mark in every 30-level class but one has been 100%; Computer Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math: Foundations 30, English Language Arts A 30, Math: Pre-calculus 30; and in Physics 30 he earned a 99%.

The Kennedy Scholars Academic Excellence Scholarship is worth up to $125,000 over a 5-year Computer Science program, and also gives the winner access to a dedicated advisor, key resources on campus, personal development and leadership development opportunities including invitations to participate in the student-led Academic Council, regular professional networking opportunities, summer internship and employment opportunities in order to develop technical and leadership skills as well as facilitate a successful career transition.