Thomas N. Metheral Award Fund
Thomas Metheral established the scholarship fund in 1982 with $20,000, Upon his death in 1992, $11,500 was added, increasing the fund to $31,500.
Mr. Metheral was a community-minded citizen serving the City of Portage la Prairie in many different ways. He was involved in real estate and served as a City Alderman for a number of years.
Annually an award of $1,260 will be presented to a graduate of Portage Collegiate Institute with high academic standards who is registered in a post secondary program. The student must show a keen interest in school extracurricular activities in his or her community.