Nicolas Sixta receives a Fondation Desjardins Bursary

Vanier College is proud to announce that Nicolas Sixta is the winner of a $500 Sport-études perseverance bursary from the Fondation Desjardins.
Nicolas, who had trouble with online learning during the Winter 2020 session, decided to concentrate on his studies in the summer. He followed online tutorials, studied, tested his knowledge and once he felt competent, he moved on to more difficult subject matter. Thanks to his work ethic, he found a winning formula for academic success.
This runner is a track and field sprint specialist. At the 2019 Canadian Championships, he measured himself against Olympians Aaron Brown and Brendon Rodney. Three years earlier at the Jeux du Québec, he had won 3 gold medals.
Nicolas now aims to get on the Canadian team and participate in international competitions.
After completing his DCS in Computer Science at Vanier, this remarkable student athlete would like to eventually become a software developer.
The Sport-Études Foundation and Fondation Desjardins wholeheartedly champion athletes who are pursuing post secondary studies and recognize the contribution of teachers, parents and coaches to the success of bursary winners. Alliance Sport-Études, which brings together 46 colleges, Cégep à distance and nine universities, supports more than 1 400 student-athletes in 50 different sports.
Congratulations to Nicolas Sixta!