On April 3, Clinton resident Kevin Boys was announced as one of the winners of the Lethbridge College Extreme Career Makeover Contest.
The whole community was behind 18-year-old while voting took place to select the two winners from the top 10 contestants.
Through the power of social media, voting was placed on Lethbridge College's website via Facebook. Kevin and Greg Matt, from Lethbridge, were the winners of a two-year full scholarships.
Kevin wins two year's of tuition, books and accommodation. In exchange, he will share his experiences on Facebook, twitter and Instagram.
The Clinton youth, who battles dyslexia, has known for the past six years that he wanted to be a conservation officer.
Despite his struggles in school, he set his sights on a post-secondary education in environmental science, and now he has an opportunity to make all his dreams come true.
His application was sent to the college on a video in which Kevin described himself, his love for the outdoors, his obstacles and his dreams for the future.
While Kevin was in Lethbridge with his family on April 3, the student population at David Stoddart School in Clinton gathered in one classroom to watch the live video feed, and everyone cheered with excitement when Kevin was awarded the scholarship.
Community members, friends, friends of friends, teachers, and those who don't even know Kevin have posted congratulations for him on Facebook.
He says the contest will change his life forever and it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.