$2,500 per recipient to two individuals annually.
Bill, retired local businessman, and Colleen, retired educator, established this fund with passion and dedication to support local youth with language arts disabilities pursuing a post-secondary education.
Colleen was hired by the Western School Division as a Resource Teacher and then as a Special Education Coordinator with a Reading Clinician Certificate (1978-1990). Colleen holds four academic degrees from the University of Manitoba, including a Masters of Education, and has taught all levels in the public school system. As an educator, Colleen has worked tirelessly with teachers inspiring and educating them regarding effective ways to teach reading.
As a dedicated professional, Colleen discovered that a number of students had difficulty in learning to read, write, spell, and some to speak, due to dyslexia. None of which affects the student’s general intelligence. As a result of Colleen’s experience, she and her husband Bill wish to support such students reach their goals of a higher education.
The William (Bill) and Colleen Lyne Scholarship Fund is awarding $2,500 per recipient to two recipients annually:
Two available scholarships to be awarded to students achieving a minimum of 70% and planning to enter technical vocational programming in a certified post-secondary school with the intention of achieving red seal certification.
- Gavin Funk 2025
- Louis Haak 2025
- David Schulz 2024
- Mykhailo Vasylkov 2024
- Adam Derksen 2023
- Lucas Friesen 2023
Doug Cram grew up on a farm in the Morden Area and became the 4th generation to farm the family land. He graduated from university with a Bachelor of Agriculture and worked as an agricultural representative for 5 years before returning to the family farm. In addition to his work farming, Doug held consulting and teaching positions with Assiniboine College and variety of farming boards. He was also the president of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists from 1994 – 1996 and had an outstanding service record working in local organizations including the R.M. of Stanley, Western School Division, MSTW Planning District, and many others. Doug is remembered as someone who thrived on people, a man who loved to discuss and debate issues, and as a great supporter of our community and of students seeking post secondary education.
The Doug Cram Memorial Bursary was established by his family and friends. It is awarded to a student pursuing post secondary education in the field of agriculture, economic development, or technology, and who has shown academic achievement at school. Recipients include:
- 2025 Sandor Jonas
- 2024 Rylee Olafson
- 2023 Katherine Miranda
- 2022 Matthew Klassen
- 2021 Dylan Smart
- 2020 Vadim Vorobyev
- 2019 Tyra Penner
- 2018 Dawson Hiebert
- 2017 Tara Sweetnam
- 2016 Logan Dyck
- 2015 Aynsley Hildebrand
- 2014 Madison McCausland
- 2013 Kira Friesen
- 2012 Amy Jean MacLean
- 2011 Pieter Botha
- 2010 Lauren MacLean
- 2009 Candice Wiebe
- 2008 Jaclyn Rampton
- 2007 Kelvin Scott Friesen
- 2006 Brodie Thiessen
- 2005 Cara Lynn Friesen
- 2004 Amara Reimer
- 2003 Jennesa Dyck
- 2002 Evan Gillis
- 2001 Meghan Sprung
- 2000 Matt Hildebrand
- 1999 Tara Penner
- 1998 Kerri Unger
Diane McAndrew was a passionate teacher of early years students in Alberta and Manitoba for 20 years, a woman who was known for making personal connections with her students. Diane passed away in 2006, but she did not want her illness to define her. Her family established this scholarship as a way of remembering her love of teaching, and to encourage teachers to strive and succeed in their teaching careers.
The Diane McAndrew scholarship is awarded to students continuing their studies in university in the field of education. The recipient must be in the top 25% of their class and demonstrate leadership within the school and community, as well as athletic or cultural achievement. Recipients include:
- 2025 Logan Lesser
- 2024 Ashley Sawatzky
- 2023 Kaylee Bourns
- 2022 Sara Loeppky
- 2021 Kaylee Hatley
- 2020 Kassidy Curry
- 2019 Sydney Bisschop
- 2018 Spencer Hamm
- 2017 Jordan Parker
- 2016 Amber Wiebe
- 2015 Zoe Fraser
- 2014 Selena Hollins $300
- 2013 Paige Ready $300
- 2012 Nicole Penner $230
- 2011 T.J. Matychuk $230
- 2010 Katie Kalinowski $175
- 2009 Shawna Bluhm $175
- 2008 Kiera Sigurdson $175
- 2007 Melissa Rainkie $175
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:
- 2025 Easton Hildebrand
- 2024 Grayson Brimson
- 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
Isabel Reichert taught in a one room school in the Morden area for many years. When she became housebound due to illness, she continued to help children from her home on 10th Street with their reading and writing.
This scholarship was established to recognize Mrs. Reichert’s teaching career and to encourage graduates from the Morden Collegiate Institute to pursue post secondary studies in the field of education. Criteria include academic merit, extra curricular activity, classroom performance, a caring, helpful attitude, and who need financial assistance. Recipients include:
- 2025 Anastacia Klages
- 2024 Marjorie Bonagua
- 2023 Natalie Rach
- 2022 Noah Klassen
- 2021 Jennah Derksen
- 2020 Kassidy Currie
- 2019 Kate Sawatzky
- 2018 Emily Wiebe
- 2017 Danaka Hanash
- 2016 Julia Goertzen
- 2015 Madeleine Friesen
- 2014 Selena Hollins $800
- 2013 Madison Jamieson $800
- 2012 Vanessa Neufeld $500
- 2011 Jeremy Penner $500
- 2010 Carly Russell $500
- 2009 Shawna Bluhm $500
- 2008 Kiera Sigurdson $500
- 2007 Nicole Friesen $500
