Finalists

Finalists' Essays

Atila Science and Engineering STEM Scholarship Application by Leanne Young

Why did you choose to study in a STEM-related field? Science and technology are behind all the driving forces of innovation in our society, and are really a part of everything in our everyday lives. There is so much potential in improving ...

Olumide and Aramide Ademidun Scholarship Application by Rashaad Ishmail

March 12, 2020, 9:49 AM: I thought it would be another typical university morning. There I was, sitting at my desk studying for back to back midterms that weekend. Little did I know that midterms would be the last thing on my mind when I we...

Atila Science and Engineering STEM Scholarship Application by Lauren Mercer

When I was very young, around five or six years old, my parents got a wooden building block set that had been passed down through my mom's side of the family. I loved this block set more than any other toy. I would spend hours on our living...

Olumide and Aramide Ademidun Scholarship Application by Darasimi Jakande

A snippet of my application for the Olumide and Aramide Ademidun Scholarship Award.

Alexis Lodge - Future of Care Scholarship Application by Sydney Slubik

Before COVID-19, emerging research has begun to examine the prevalence of psychological trauma in older adults with dementia and how this impacts their behaviour and the caregiving relationship. Dementia and Post-traumatic stress disorder h...

Atila Continuous Learning Scholarship Application by Malana Loxam

A skill I am working on is how to convey scientific ideas and research to non-scientific audiences. So far, the projects I have done this through are mini-movies, presentations, and original research papers.

Atila Drake "Superfan" Scholarship Application by Nandini Basuray

Drake is relatable to a large group of people from all ethnic backgrounds and, his struggle to popularity is one we all are aware of. Being raised by a single mother to having a simple lifestyle, all contribute to the struggles everyday peo...