La Broquerie woman wins national scholarship

A La Broquerie student won one of eight scholarships distributed nation-wide by The Learning House Canada.

The Learning House, a resource for home schooling families, markets educational materials, curriculum options and support.

This year marks its third annual National Homeschool Scholarship which resulted in eight people winning a share of the $6,500 up for grabs.

Rachel Anwen Brand won $500.

She is studying practical nursing at Assiniboine College and The Learning House Canada described her as motivated, curious and resourceful.

“She taught herself difficult senior mathematics using additional resources and pursued specialized studies in forensic science, anatomy and physiology,” they said in a press release. “She has job shadowing and volunteer experience in emergency, medical, labour and delivery settings.”

Cori Dean, owner of The Learning House said homeschooling is no longer a tiny minority but represents a legitimate educational choice for many families.

“As we have seen the homeschooling community grow over more than 30 years, we have been delighted to see increasing numbers of students complete their formal studies at home and continue into every avenue of post-secondary learning,” he said.

The scholarship was open to Canadian students who completed Grades 9 to 12 at home without receiving a provincial accredited diploma and who would attend a post-secondary institution full-time in fall of 2026.

Winners were selected for their academic accomplishments, independent learning, community involvement, personal growth and clear commitment to their future studies.

Award winners came from Ontario, New Brunswick, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.