Having this support is the reason why I will one day be able to take my career to its maximum potential, affect my community in a positive way, and take my education farther than I ever could have imagined.

To me opportunity is an open door in our lives that we can daily choose to walk through. It's not always the “path of least resistance,” but gives us a chance to prove through hard work and determination what we are capable of.  I would like to sincerely thank all the members of the Fernandez Earle Foundation for giving me that opportunity.

Quinlan Fennell was born in Queen Charlotte City and has lived on Haida Gwaii is whole life. His Career plan is to become a registered nurse.

Quinlan stated: “I fully intend to pursue a career as a registered nurse in British Columbia. This career path will ultimately benefit the community around me by providing an essential service through a line of work which I intend to accomplish with skill and enthusiasm. I plan to return to Haida Gwaii for a period of time, if not indefinitely to work in the Queen Charlotte of Massett hospitals to benefit the communities in whatever ways I can.”

Beverley Kniffen,  Executive Director of the Foundation commented this is a very prestigious award and means a great deal to the communities in Haida Gwaii, with over 60 per cent unemployment, this opportunity may not otherwise be available to a bright and motivated young man. 

Established in memory of two long-time Langara Fishing Adventure guests, the Fernandez Earle Scholarship Foundation has been providing university scholarships to deserving students from Haida Gwaii and Hawaii since 2001. 

Our vision is to be a leader in strengthening isolated coastal communities by providing their future leaders with quality educational opportunities.

Trip #1

Invitational Price: $4,495 

FESF Trip Discount: ($525)

FESF Tax Deductible Donation: $525 – receipt issued upon request

Total Price: $4,495
INCLUDES ALL GIFTS. PRIZES & POOLS
Staff/Guide gratuities not included

Deposit: $2,000 (CDN) per person on confirmation

Boats & Guides:
Guided 24 ft. – $2,845
Guided 19 ft. Centre Console – $2,445
Unguided Centre Console – $495

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Please make cheques payable to:
Langara Fishing Lodge
201-4440 Cowley Crescent
Richmond  BC  V7B-1B8

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We invite you to visit:http://langara.com
for further trip information contact
Irv Ridd: irv@cascadiarealty.ca
or 604-862-7881

The Fernandez Earle Scholarship Foundation is pleased to be hosting
a get together for board members, communities members and students on
March 8 from 6 to 9 pm at the
Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay.

The FESF board members are on the Haida Gwaii islands to interview students for the
2012 Scholarship to Hawaii Pacific University.

Beverley Kniffen the Executive Director of the foundation was very impressed with the applications
and stated it was going to be very tough to choose a student,
they're all extremely qualified and she is proud of the applicants.

There will be a silent auction including trips, hawaii gifts and art. Light Refreshments will be served.

For inquires please e-mail Beverley at beverley@fernandezearle.com

Students applying for the 2012 HPU Scholarship:

Niisii Joy Watkins - Queen Charlotte Secondary School

Heidi Michaela - Queen Charlotte Secondary School

Norielle Bellis – George M Dawson Secondary School

Kelsey Deanne Pelton - Queen Charlotte Secondary School

Stephanie Collison - George M Dawson Secondary School

Quinlan Timothy Fennell - Queen Charlotte Secondary School

Being named as the 2011 recipient of the Fernandez Earle Scholarship has truly changed my life and that of my family as well. It means a solid post secondary education, it means a world opportunity has opened up to me and it means that I can pursue the life I want to have. Without this scholarship the only way I could have gotten a post secondary education was if I took a few years off to work and raise money for school or get in an enormous debt situation with student loans or most likely a combination of both.
It means the world to me, I really can’t grasp the words to explain exactly what the FESF Scholarship means—it’s the difference between smiling while crying for a few moments in relief-filled joy or crying for years with worry, stress and fear as I struggle to get the education I long for.

I truly look forward to the journey ahead and thank the FESF for believing in me and allowing me this life changing opportunity.

It is amazing how the legacies of these two great men have grown over the years and how they continue to reach out and touch the lives of others, changing them for the better. I for one have transformed significantly since that day all those years ago, and I could not even imagine how my life may be today had I not been given such an incredible opportunity. The education provided to me through the Foundation not only came from professors in classrooms but also through the life experiences it created.

I’ve learned independence and responsibility, I’ve become a more worldly individual and I’ve realized how much of an impact a single person can generate when they possess a kind and generous heart. If one day I can create even a fraction of the impact you all have made on me I would consider my life a booming success. I do dream of someday furthering my education with a master’s degree, but one day at a time. No matter where the road ahead may lead me, I will always have all of you to thank for starting me on my way to such a glorious place. I will never forget my time in Hawaii, and am forever indebted to you.