Three Lower Mainland students have received scholarships from a Richmond gummy manufacturer based on their sustainability initiatives.

Lily YangLiu, a 16-year-old student who attends Mulgrave School in West Vancouver, was one of three recipients of Herbaland's Sustainable Lifestyle Scholarship.

UBC chemical engineering student Martine Edwini-Bonsu and BCIT student Jeanine Sinclair were the other recipients.

Each student received $1,000 to support their education as they work towards creating a greener future.

YangLiu's passion for climate literacy and children's rights has led to her being named as one of Canada's Top 25 Women of Influence — the youngest recipient in the award's history — this year.

She told the Richmond News she was excited to receive the scholarship, as she will b

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