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Our Board is incredibly proud to announce the recipients of our 2024-25 International Student Program Scholarship Awards!

Congratulations to all of our hard-working graduating students, we wish you continued success throughout your post-secondary career!

Please visit our Scholarships page for full descriptions of our Scholarship Awards.

Top International Student – University Pathway Award

Kehan Y. – Assumption CSS

As a National Student Panel member for International Students in 2024, Kehan shared his personal experiences and insights with board directors from across the country. This platform allowed him to advocate for more inclusive and supportive practices for international learners.

Due to his impressive academic and extra-curricular success, Kehan was selected to appear in the official HCDSB International Student Program promotional video where he shares his personal journey and highlights the benefits of studying at the HCDSB!

Kehan Y.

Top International Student – College Pathway Award

My T. – Holy Trinity CSS

My has immersed herself into Canadian school culture by helping others and volunteering. She has helped with homework for other students at her homestay, and engaged in volunteer work with the Youth Settlement Workers.

Additionally, My has volunteered for Culture Day representing her culture at Holy Trinity, and was part of the celebration of other cultures. My is a positive student who values helping others, working hard, challenging herself, and creating goals for her future.

My T.

Most Well-Rounded Student Award

Jinyao W.
Corpus Christi CSS

Leadership in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award

Lingyi Z.
St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS

Community Involvement
Award

Shimiao Z.
Holy Trinity CSS

Top International Student at a Secondary School Award

Kehan Y.
Assumption CSS

Yifan C.
Corpus Christi CSS

Shimiao Z.
Holy Trinity CSS

Trang L.
St. Francis Xavier CSS

Zeming Z.
St. Ignatius of Loyola CSS

Eos M.
St. Thomas Aquinas CSS

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The following write-up was prepared by Alice (Shimiao) Zhang, an International Student from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School.

We congratulate Alice on this spectacular milestone and look forward to all that she will accomplish in the future!

I’m incredibly honoured to be awarded the University of Waterloo Faculty of Science International Student Scholarship, valued at $80,000.

Being an international student isn’t always easy. The hecticness of moving in, adapting to new education systems, and redefining your way of living are all part of the package. But it nurtured my resilience and adaptability like no other experience could. Having moved countries twice, I have learned to be fearlessly proactive in the communities I care about. I think this mindset is crucial to meaningful learning and growth.

By participating in various school activities and international programs since my move, I’ve come to realise the importance of community. Building deep connections with people, whether from FIRST Robotics or the CERN-Solvay Programme, has made me feel a sense of belonging and opened doors I never imagined possible. The support I received both as an international student and as a woman in STEM drives me to reciprocate. Whether it’s co-founding Holy Trinity’s Math Club with my friends, running book drives for the underserved, helping HCDSB with international student orientations, or distributing menstrual products at robotics competitions, I want to pay forward the cross-continent support that shaped my journey around the world.

As a first-generation university student, I’m ready for the road ahead. My goal is to pursue a PhD in physics and contribute to research at institutes like CERN. This summer, I will be gaining physics research experience at the University of Toronto to prepare for a great start at Waterloo. I look forward to joining new communities while exploring outreach opportunities on and off campus!

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