Shad scholarship

2023-2024 winners

Hannah Barrett
Hannah Barrett | Bachelor of Engineering

I attended SHAD at the University of Waterloo and I am grateful for the opportunities the program has given me. The scholarship will allow me to immerse myself in my studies completely.


Jane Beckett
Jane Beckett | Bachelor of Science

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology at MUN and hope to pursue a career in medical research. I attended SHAD Lakehead in 2022 and I am grateful for the opportunities this experience provided me. This scholarship will allow me to focus my full attention on my studies.


Nimeesha Vankadara
Nimeesha Vankadara | Bachelor of Science

I am currently enrolled in bachelor of science at MUN, pursuing human biosciences and aspire to study medicine in the future. I attended SHAD at Carleton University in 2021 and am thankful for all the opportunities it provided me. More specifically, I am very grateful for the SHAD scholarship as it has given me the opportunity to focus on my studies without financial worries.


2022-2023 winners

Brooklyn Brake-Payne
Brooklyn Brake-Payne | Bachelor of Science (Grenfell)

I am currently enrolled in the B.Sc. program at Grenfell Campus, taking my prerequisites for the pharmacy program! I attended SHAD virtually in 2021 through Dalhousie. This scholarship allows me to focus my full attention on my studies, without added financial worries. 


Emily Lockyer
Emily Lockyer | Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

I’m currently a BScN student at the Centre for Nursing Studies at MUN. I attended SHAD at Mount Allison University and I’m very grateful that it lead to many opportunities, including this scholarship. This scholarship will lessen my financial burden, which will allow me to focus on my current studies. 


Savannah McCarthy
Savannah McCarthy | Bachelor of Science

I am majoring in behavioural neuroscience here at Memorial University. My current plan is to pursue a career as a neurologist or a forensic psychiatrist. This scholarship, along with the Shad program have vastly impacted my education and I am grateful for the experiences they have given me. 


2021-2022 winners

Nicholas Qiu
Nicholas Qiu | Bachelor of science

I am currently pursuing my bachelor of science (honours) in chemistry at MUN and aspire to study medicine in the future. I am very grateful for the SHAD scholarship that aids and motivates me to excel in my studies. This award has also inspired me to help others.


Lauren Ringer
Lauren Ringer | Bachelor of science

I am currently enrolled in the B.Sc. program and I am planning to go into healthcare. I attended Shad in 2020 and was in the Vega campus! This scholarship allows me to focus primarily on my education without the added stress of finances, for which I am very thankful.


Sophia White
Sophia White | Bachelor of engineering

I am an Engineering One student in the Bachelor of Engineering (Co-operative) program at MUN. My participation in SHAD at UBC was a highly rewarding experience, and I recommend SHAD to anyone who has the opportunity to attend. Receiving this scholarship will allow me to focus on my studies without financial worries.


2020-2021 winners

Colin Connors
Colin Connors | Bachelor of commerce (co-op)

I am currently enrolled in the bachelor of commerce (co-operative) program at MUN. I attended SHAD at Western University, and this scholarship will allow me to focus on my studies and completely immerse myself in the pursuit of my goals with less financial worries.


Liam Kovich
Liam Kovich | Bachelor of music

I'm currently studying piano in the bachelor of music program at MUN. I am ever thankful for the SHAD experience and the subsequent opportunities afforded to me. This scholarship has given me the opportunity to pursue new musical opportunities this year without financial worry.


Cole Matthews | Bachelor of engineering

My participation in the SHAD program (McMaster) was a fantastic experience that I would highly recommend. This scholarship will help reduce the financial stress of living away from home, and will provide me the opportunity to focus on my courses and co-op responsibilities as I complete my engineering degree.


2019-2020 Winners

Sebastien Fiset
Sebastien Fiset | Bachelor of engineering

I am an Engineering One student at Memorial University. My interests are in the fields of areospace engineering and environmental sustainability. This scholarship has allowed me to focus mainly on my studies and has given me the opportunity to completely immerse myself in my studies and pursue my goals.


Julia Gushue
Julia Gushue | Bachelor of science

I attended SHAD at Carleton University. I am currently enrolled in the B.Sc. program and taking the pre-reqisities for the pharmacy program at MUN. Receiving this scholarship will reduce the overall costs of my post seconday education.


Matthew Roome
Matthew Roome | Bachelor of music

I am currently completing a bachelor of music degree, studying the alto saxophone at MUN. The SHAD experience has given me the opportunity to pursue my musical endeavors while alleviating any financial worries, for which I am very thankful.