Antigonish couple establishes $1‑million scholarship endowment for St. Francis Xavier (announced Nov. 9, 2026)
On Nov. 9, 2026, Ralph Kirk and Frances Kuzsman announced a $1,000,000 endowment to fund scholarships encouraging top graduates of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School to pursue post‑secondary studies at St. Francis Xavier University. The fund is intended to provide lasting financial support for local students attending StFX.
Ralph Kirk and Frances Kuzsman announced on Nov. 9, 2026 the creation of a $1 million endowment to finance scholarships for leading graduates of Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School who enroll at St. Francis Xavier University. The endowment is designed to offer sustained financial support to help students from Antigonish County continue to post‑secondary studies at StFX. The university will administer award criteria and disbursement schedules; specific eligibility details were not included in the announcement.
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