Bursary recipient Caitlin Pye is from Lodge Bay, Labrador, a small fishing community with less than 100 residents. Caitlin first attended St. James School in Lodge Bay, which closed its doors in 2006. She graduated in 2015 from St. Mary’s All Grade in Mary’s Harbour, and is attending MUN’s Grenfell campus for post-secondary education.

Caitlin plans to major in Environmental Studies and wants to pursue both a master’s degree and PhD after completing her undergraduate degree. She eventually wants to work in the environmental studies field or become a professor for environmental studies.

In her free time, Caitlin enjoys going to the gym, reading, painting, sketching, and exploring new places with friends.