Ken Warkentin (1950 – 2006) was a long time resident of Morden. He was employed as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for nearly 30 years, a job which he loved. Ken was known for his gentle spirit, his joy in experiencing new people and places, and his willingness to serve others through volunteering with MCC and his church.
Ken’s family established the Jake Kenneth Warkentin scholarship to honour his memory. It is awarded to students who meet the general university admission requirements and who are interested in the field of social work, counseling, international development, or conflict resolution. The student must also demonstrated compassion and service for marginalized or disabled persons. Recipients include:
- 2023 Fallon Waddell
- 2022 Sara Loeppky
- 2021 Matthew Pahl
- 2020 Devin Toews
- 2019 Lauryn Westhaver
- 2018 Brendon North
- 2017 Sidney Sinclair
- 2016 Lindsey Unger
- 2015 Burgundy Thiessen
- 2014 Franziska Schimpf $350
- 2013 Sydney Schultz $350
- 2012 Brett Elias $350
- 2011 Matthew Remple $350
- 2010 Shayna Wooley $500
- 2009 Michelle Webe $500
- 2008 Heather Spence $500
- 2007 Matthew Duda $750