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Child literacy advocate Mogus receives scholarship by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 9 | Friday, August 28, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville student and child literacy advocate Julia Mogus has received a scholarship award of $10,000 in recognition of her work with the community. Ontario's largest credit union, Meridian, announced recently Mogus was the recipient of the Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship. The scholarship is named for Meridian's former CEO and community leader, Sean Jackson, and is awarded to an Ontario student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to their community while achieving academic excellence. "In addition to her impressive academic achievements, what really set Julia apart from the other applicants was her impressive passion and drive to foster youth literacy, both locally and internationally," said Bill Maurin, president and CEO of Meridian. "Her ability to identify a problem in the community and act on a sustainable solution is awe-inspiring and truly embodies the spirit of this scholarship." Since age 10, Mogus has spent more than 3,000 volunteer hours advocating for youth literacy. A self-proclaimed "bookworm aficionado," her passion for literacy led her to co-create all children. Meridian's scholarship brings me one step closer to achieving that goal." The Niagara Community Foundation administers Meridian's Commitment to Communities Sean Jackson Scholarship. Full details of the scholarship application can be found on Meridian's website at www. meridiancu.ca/community. THINK GREEN! Julia Mogus Books With No Bounds, which provides indigenous children and teens living in remote communities throughout Canada and around the world with books donated by publishers, authors, schools, individuals and organizations. "I am truly grateful for this scholarship and it will go a long way to helping fund my International Relations studies at the University of Toronto this fall," said Mogus. "My goal is to pursue a career in international law and continue to advocate for the rights of DIAMOND 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS M a D e to FRESH & MaDe DELICIOUS NaChoS FreSh orDer BURRITOS 289-837-0111 thehabanero.ca Located Across the Street from Sheridan College on Trafalgar Rd. 1289 Marlborough Court, oakville