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Kyle Hesketh

Transition Award

  I grew up in the little farming town of Glencoe, in southwestern Ontario. I’m definitely the black sheep in…

Makayla Zuberbier

International Scholarship Recipient

I was born and raised in Surrey, BC and have always had a passion for music and writing. I love…

Connor Wellman

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

I am a West Coast kid, from Vancouver Island. My parents split up when I was young, so I bounced…

Sarah Sedlock

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

My passion for science and engineering began early in life. Growing up on beautiful Vancouver Island, it was during my…

Jamie Coukell

Indigenous Award Recipient

I am Gitxsan from Gitanyow on my mom’s side, and I have mixed settler ancestry on my Dad’s side. I…

Erica Vigneron

International Scholarship Recipient

Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated my career to leadership roles in Human Resources (HR) across diverse sectors such as…

Logan Burd

Indigenous Award Recipient

Taanishi Logan Burd dishinihkaashoon (Hello my name is Logan Burd) I am a proud Métis Citizen of Métis Nation British…

Linden Webster-Krist

International Scholarship Recipient

I have had a passion for tourism and travel since I was 8 years old, when my grandmother flew me…

Sherri Marino

Indigenous Award Recipient

I am Esk’etemc First Nations from Alkali Lake, BC. Born in 1974. I was raised in Williams Lake. Like many…

Yasmin Dibai

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

IN HER OWN WORDS: When I was 11, my dad began teaching me about world-renowned physicists, theorists, and scientific concepts….

Naskwaw Laframboise

Indigenous Award Recipient

IN HIS OWN WORDS:   I was born in 1987, to a Scotch/Irish mother and Cree/Metis father, but raised by my…

Gary Hayes

International Scholarship Recipient

IN HIS OWN WORDS: When I was two years old, my father suffered a traumatic brain injury. After that, I…

John Ashiru

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

IN HIS OWN WORDS: I was born in Nigeria in 2001. When I was 3 years old, my Dad got…

Jennifer Brooks

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

IN HER OWN WORDS:   I was born & raised in the beautiful Okanagan. I am currently in my 3rd…

Katelyn Derhousoff

Indigenous Award Recipient

IN HER OWN WORDS: I was born in Nelson, BC 25 years ago, to an Indigenous (Cree) mom and Doukobor…

Rachel Aussem

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

IN HER OWN WORDS: I was born and raised in a loving family, in Prince George, BC.  Early on in…

Christopher (Tatt) Charlie

Transition Award

IN HIS OWN WORDS: I’ve spent most of my life in Tofino, a small town of 1500. So living in…

Leah Alfred-Olmedo

Indigenous Award Recipient

Leah Alfred-Olmedo is a second-year master’s degree student studying English literature at the University of British Columbia. Her primary research…

Meghan McCreight

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

Meghan is from Vernon, BC from a family who enjoyed the outdoors and from whom she learned and developed her…

Sophie Collins

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

“I want to show Indigenous women we need to hold a presence in the room and be enrolled in tough…

Craig Adams

Indigenous Award Recipient

Craig Adams first received an Indigenous Student Award in 2020 and then he received a subsequent renewal of the Award…

Xaanja Free

Indigenous Award Recipient

Xaanja Free is currently taking a Master’s in Library and Information Studies specializing in First Nations Curriculum Concentration at the…

Shanna Grant-Warmald

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

“I am so grateful for the Transfer Scholarship Program which helps students like those of us in nursing. The financial…

Braden Alexander Majic

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

“Being a recipient of this Transfer Scholarship, it was like a dream coming true, it was the help I was…

Jamie Coukell

Indigenous Award Recipient

“Listening to learn, rather than to respond is one of the greatest lessons I learned from my grandparents”, says Indigenous…

Maria Phelan

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

Maria was inspired to pursue a career in engineering by her father, a civil engineer. “My father taught me the…

Sophie Lin

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

“Find something you are passionate about and pursue that passion. Do not be afraid to ask other people for help….

Jordan Sawchuk

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

Listen very closely to yourself and never be afraid to change trajectories. Wise words from Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship awardee…

James Beardy

Indigenous Award Recipient

James Beardy is an inspiration and a role model for anyone who feels like they need a start over. Moving…

Jared Kurtenbach

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

  Small-town Saskatchewan raised Jared Kurtenbach is as jovial and charismatic as they come. Originally pursuing a career in acting,…

Brendan Eshom

Indigenous Award Recipient

Wonderfully assured for a 19-year-old, Indigenous Award recipient Brendan Eshom is as inspiring as he is easy to talk to….

Alexyss Dieno

Indigenous Award Recipient

Indigenous Award winner, Alexyss Dieno, is a model of perseverance and a caring heart. Currently in the Bachelor of Health…

Raven Fawkes

Indigenous Award Recipient

Follow Your Passion, Never Give Up, Build Your Support System Raven Fawkes is a determined and passionate individual with deep…

Shan Siddiqui

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

Transfer Scholarship alumni first to donate back to future students.  Shan Siddiqui made a pledge to himself a decade ago:…

Anya Sass

International Scholarship Recipient

“Be prepared to put in your all!” Studying human rights and refugee law in South Africa.  “Global citizenship is about…

Parmis Mohaghegh

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

Combining creative thinking and engineering to solve important problems and improve the lives of people  Creative minds express themselves in…

Mateen Hessami

Indigenous Award Recipient

Driven by enthusiasm for community, collaboration and conservation  Motivated by a deep appreciation for nature, wildlife, and people, Indigenous Award…

Kennedy Rolston

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

“The journey there will be different for everyone, but you will eventually end up somewhere where you will shine if…

Tara Good

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

Northern Lights College graduate awarded the Transfer Scholarship Fort St. John’s Tara Good found the transition from one post-secondary institution…

Lorelei Guidos

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

Mentorship is key for women studying in technology   Some people are destined to be heroes — people that view roadblocks…

Christa Lester

Indigenous Award Recipient

Determination – the key for future pediatric surgeon Determination is a central theme for Indigenous Award winner and future pediatric…

Liam Robertson

Indigenous Award Recipient

It all boils down to the same thing — family If you ask Liam Robertson about his career, his goals,…

Haley Waldhaus

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

Validation to pursue the exceptional integration of arts and mathematics.  Working hard, contributing to the community, owning leadership roles, and…

Shane Baker

Indigenous Award Recipient

“Maybe I can be that person for someone and make that difference” Shane Baker attributes his drive to give back…

Sultan Singh Sandur

International Scholarship Recipient

Driving Cultural Justice and Inclusion, So That We All May Flourish Q & A with Sultan Singh Sandur, Master of…

Danielle Nelson

International Scholarship Recipient

Forging friendships and sharing knowledge Premier’s International Scholarship recipient Danielle Nelson is building extraordinary connections between Canadians and Austrians The…

Matthew Montgomery

Indigenous Award Recipient

How staying true to your interests will always lead you in the right direction Q & A with Matthew Montgomery,…

Theresa John

Indigenous Award Recipient

Paddling upstream: Working toward justice for Indigenous peoples Q & A with Theresa John, Juris Doctor of Laws, Thompson Rivers…

Aaron Lambert

Indigenous Award Recipient

Where Will My Impact Be Greatest In This World? Q & A with Aaron Lambert, BEd student, Vancouver Island University…

Mark Connelly

Indigenous Award Recipient

Executing a midlife pivot to make a lasting impact Q & A with Mark Connelly, Bachelor of Social Work, University…

Martina Nenasheff

Transfer Scholarship Recipient

Righting Inequalities So That Everyone Can Flourish Q & A with Martina Nenasheff, Bachelor of Social Work student, University of…

Amy Parker

Indigenous Award Recipient

Moving The Needle On Youth Mental Health In British Columbia Q & A with Amy Parker, nursing student, Vancouver Island…

Marlie Russell

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

My Brain Wasn’t Made To Memorize Microbes.  Q & A with Marlie Russell, computer science, UBC Okanagan When British Columbia…

Natella Jafarova

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

I Thought That Only a Genius Would Pursue a Math Degree.  Q & A with Natella Jafarova, statistics, University of…

Emilie Boras

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

You Probably Shouldn’t Do That. You’ll Get Grease All Over Your Clothes.  Émilie Boras awarded $10,000 to support her mechanical…

Jobina Tamminga

Women in Technology Scholarship Recipient

Watch Me. I’ll Do What I Want To Do.  First Nations student Jobina Tamminga receives $10,000 to support her studies…

Brent Lough

International Scholarship Recipient

Apart from the Pack  A Premier’s International Scholarship makes study abroad a possibility for a BC man and his young…

Jason Mah

International Scholarship Recipient

  In Business to Lift Others Up Premier’s International Scholarship winner Jason Mah knows the secret of life is to…

Cody Isaac

Indigenous Award Recipient

Leading by Example Aboriginal Award recipient Cody Isaac shares his positive energy with young people the world over When Cody…

Maggie Li

International Scholarship Recipient

The Stretch Assignment: Learning Abroad Premier’s International Scholarship recipient Maggie Li’s world expanded immeasurably through her exchange semester in France…