{"id":63640,"date":"2026-04-05T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=63640"},"modified":"2026-04-05T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:00:00","slug":"scholarship-brings-relief-opportunity-for-lockviews-madelyn-hanlon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=63640","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship brings relief, opportunity for Lockview’s Madelyn Hanlon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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FALL RIVER: <\/strong>For Fall River\u2019s Madelyn Hanlon, a recent email brought more than just good news \u2014 it brought relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lockview High student has been awarded the Chancellor’s Award $48,000 scholarship to attend Dalhousie University, valued at $12,000 per year over four years. The award will cover most of her university expenses and ease a financial burden that weighs on many students heading into post-secondary education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s amazing,\u201d Hanlon said during an interview on Saturday afternoon at Fall River Tim Hortons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt takes such a huge weight off. The cost of school is always a worry, so for that to not be such an issue anymore\u2014it\u2019s so important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanlon plans to study political science, with a minor in security studies, as she looks toward a future in international relations or diplomacy. Her passion for the field grew naturally from a long-standing interest in history, particularly the Cold War era, and a desire to better understand the world around her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The scholarship didn\u2019t come without effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the application process, Hanlon submitted a detailed list of her leadership and community involvement, along with an essay reflecting on personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She wrote about stepping outside her comfort zone through her involvement in cadets, an experience she credits with shaping her leadership skills and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A member of 865 Dartmouth Kiwanis Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Hanlon says the program played a key role in her development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure what I\u2019d be doing right now without cadets,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really helped guide my skills and my personality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At school, she has also been a resolute member of the AV team since Grade 9, helping organize and run events behind the scenes\u2014another example of her commitment to contributing to her community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The moment she learned she had received the scholarship is one she won\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After noticing an update to her application status, Hanlon cautiously opened the email\u2014unsure of what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t want to get my hopes up,\u201d she said. \u201cBut when I saw it, I was like, \u2018Holy cow!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She immediately shared the news with her dad at home before calling her mom at work. The reaction was pure excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were all just so stoked.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While she\u2019s kept the news low-key among friends so far, her family has been overjoyed and proud of her accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the financial relief, Hanlon said the scholarship represents validation for years of hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019ve put a lot of effort into my grades and being involved,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cTo have that pay off so I can focus on what I enjoy without worrying as much about money. It means everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choosing to attend Dalhousie also means she can stay close to home in Fall River, something she sees as another major benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s awesome to be able to live at home, stay close to my family, and still go to school,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As she prepares for the next chapter, Hanlon is quick to credit her support system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy family has been such a huge help,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving that encouragement makes a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With financial stress eased and a clear path ahead, the future is looking bright for this Fall River student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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