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Kindred Foundation x Adventure4Change Scholarship
Kindred Foundation supports students who are Adventure4Change (A4C) Alumni.
2024 Awardees
Faiqa Raza: 4-year scholarship
"My name is Faiqa Raza. I am going into health sciences at the University of Toronto. Throughout my years of A4C, I have been able to fulfill my passion of helping children reach the potential they have, while also reaching my goals of becoming an impactful leader. My goal for the future is to become a paediatrician, combining my love for children and passion for helping others. I am excited to begin this journey and challenge myself, and beyond grateful and privileged to have received this scholarship to help me along the way."
Moussa Musse: 4-year scholarship
"Hello there! My name is Moussa Musse, and I will be continuing my academic journey at the University of Waterloo for Chemical Engineering this fall. Ever since my family and I moved to Waterloo, it has been my dream to attend Waterloo Engineering. I believe that by achieving your own dreams, it can be an inspiration for people around you to go and chase their dreams. I am thankful to Kindred Foundation, as the scholarship can boost my hopes of success in the next chapter of my life."
Ikran Ahmed: 1-year bursary
"Ikran Ahmed here! I’m about to embark on a new journey at Wilfrid Laurier University this fall, where I’ll be diving into my studies in Sociology. A huge thank you to the wonderful organization Adventure4Change and Kindred Foundation that provided me with a bursary. Your support means the world to me and is a significant step towards achieving my academic and career goals. In addition to my studies, I’m passionate about playing tennis and painting, which keeps me energized and motivated. This bursary not only helps ease my financial burden but also strengthens my resolve to make a positive impact through my education. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited to make the most of it. Thank you for believing in my potential and contributing to my future success!"
2023 Awardees
Abdulmajid Abdulmajid: 4-year scholarship
"My name is Abdulmajid Abdulmajid, and I will be attending McMaster University for Social Sciences this Fall. I have always believed in helping others and making a difference in my community. Some of my interests include Soccer, Badminton, and Volunteering. The Kindred Foundation has brought me a step closer to achieving my goals. Thank you, Kindred Foundation, for this amazing opportunity."
Salma Elnady: 4-year scholarship
"My name is Salma Elnady. I'm going into Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. I am passionate about my community involvement and strive to be a proactive and influential leader. Guided by a strong interest in healthcare, my goal is to make a positive impact in people's lives and promote physical well-being. The journey to education is often lengthy, costly, and challenging. I'm so grateful that this scholarship alleviates many financial barriers and allows me to pursue my education, continue volunteering in my community, and focus on myself. I'm very excited to start my new journey and make all those who believed in me, including Kindred Foundation and Adventure4Change, proud."
2022 Awardees
Rosie Ruach: 4-year scholarship
"My name is Rosie, and I will be attending the University of Ottawa for a BASc in Civil Engineering with a BSc in Computing Technology. From a young age, I knew I wanted to build. I was captured by the beauty of my physical surroundings and wished to be able to contribute someday. I am excited to be able to achieve this lifelong dream of mine. I genuinely don't think I know enough words to describe the way I'm feeling right now. Kindred Foundation has brought me a step closer to achieving my goal of making a difference in my community!"
Sumaya Ahmed: 1-year scholarship
"Hello my name is Sumaya and I enrolled at Conestoga College for Human Services Foundation, my dream is to make an impact on others' lives for the positive and help as many people as I possibly can. Some of my interests include volunteering, tennis, and art. Thank you Kindred Foundation for this amazing opportunity."
The Black Education Fund Scholarship
Kindred Foundation, in partnership with The Black Education Fund, supports Black students studying in the area(s) of mental health, health sciences or sciences programs.
2024 Awardees
Calah Ajao: 3-year scholarship
"Calah Ajao is a proud Nigerian-Canadian Health Sciences student at McMaster University, where she consistently excels academically, maintaining a 3.8 GPA and earning multiple academic awards throughout her educational journey. An ambitious advocate for equity, Calah actively participates in several diversity clubs at McMaster. As an executive of Pathway Pavers, an organization dedicated to helping Black high school students navigate the transition to university, she is passionate about easing the journey between these two significant life stages. Additionally, she serves as a Finance Member of the Black Health Sciences Association. In 2021, Calah played a key role in reviving her school’s annual cultural celebration and serving as the Minister of Incoming Students on the Student Council. She embodies the values of a community leader through her volunteer work with the Council of Nigerian Professionals, a nonprofit that supports Africans in Canada in achieving sustainable growth. Calah helped manage the organization’s first flagship event, The Power of Inclusion, which empowered over 500 people to change the narrative around community diversity. Calah developed her communication skills from her volunteering experiences. As a prospective Paediatric Doctor, she will use these skills to promote quality healthcare among young children from marginalized populations."
Hugh-Roy Hanson: 3-year scholarship
"My name is Hugh-Roy Hanson. I am a Jamaican-Canadian nursing student. I enjoy listening to music and taking nature walks. I have a keen interest in giving back to the Black community as the systems in place seem to fail us more than any other race. My career goal is to become an oncology nurse and eventually a Nurse Practitioner due to the current fall short in healthcare providers in Canada. "
Jordaine Williams: 4-year scholarship
“As a dedicated nursing student with a passion for both travel nursing and postpartum care, I am committed to providing exceptional and culturally competent patient care while exploring diverse healthcare environments. My goal is to combine my love for adventure with my desire to support new mothers through their postpartum journey. By pursuing a career in travel nursing, I aim to broaden my clinical experience and contribute to various communities, all while focusing on the unique needs of postpartum patients. With a strong foundation in nursing principles and a drive for continuous learning, I look forward to making a meaningful impact in the field of maternal health across different settings.”
Magda Gure: 2-year scholarship
"Hello everyone! My name is Magda. I’m working towards completing a bachelors of science in nursing degree. My ultimate goal is to become a nursing professor where I can inspire and teach future nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Nursing school can be difficult, but it’s also very rewarding. I want to share my passion for patient care with my students one day and contribute to the advancement of nursing care. I am beyond grateful for the scholarship and incredibly honoured. Thank you!"
Quinne Cameron: 4-year scholarship
"Hello, I am Quinne, and I am so grateful to be a recipient of one of the Black Education Fund Scholarships! I am a first-year university student studying Psychology and I plan to utilise my Kindred Health Sciences award to further my post-secondary studies and fulfill my aspirations in the mental health field. I hope to be able to use what I learn in these next few years to provide care to my community and work with individuals like myself who may be in need of support. In my spare time, love to read, write, listen to music, and spend time with family."
2023 Awardees
Cassidy Ewert: 4-year scholarship
"Hey there! My name is Cassidy. I’m currently working to receive my Bachelor of Kinesiology degree at Grant MacEwan University. I am passionate about healthcare and advocating for the vulnerable and oppressed, and hope to eventually work with the chronically ill. When I’m not reviewing anatomy and physiology, you can find me playing the ukulele or piano, drawing, painting, collecting vinyl records, or hanging out with family and friends. I am so grateful for this scholarship from the Kindred Foundation in collaboration with the Black Education Fund, and hope to implement a strong work ethic and high standard to achieve amazing things!"
Destiny Evbuomwan: 4-year scholarship
Queen's University - Health Science
Montanna Tries: 4-year scholarship
"Montanna Tries is an Honours Specialization in Psychology student at King's University College. She is going into her fourth year. She's currently planning on attending grad school to attain a master's degree in psychology or neuroscience with the goal of becoming a cognitive neuroscientist. Montanna is also active in her school and local communities. She participates in clubs that engages her passions and identity such as the Western and King's Black Student Associations, her professor's Journal Article "Book" Club and an unofficial Neuroscience Club that she's helping to make official. She's currently volunteering for the WEAN Community Centre to help give back to the local Black community in London. Some of her artistic passions include styling and fashion, polaroid photography, and digital art. She also enjoys discussing film history, child participation rights, urban planning and walkability in Canadian cities."
Roselaide Decker: 3-year scholarship
"I am Roselaide Decker, a Life Sciences student at the University of Toronto. Born in Ghana and raised in Scarborough, I was driven to pursue a career in medicine, specifically, through the SMP Health Science Program at UofT, where I was able to see that I could use my passion for science to help foster a medical system that improves health outcomes in Black communities. Ultimately, I plan to work as a humanitarian physician in West Africa; going home to give back to the place which raised and shaped me."
Sharon Okoroma: 4-year scholarship
"My name is Sharon Somto Okoroma, and I am a second-year Health Sciences student at Queen’s University. I have a deep passion for learning about and promoting Black/African cultures, languages, and history. As an aspiring physician, I aim to leverage this passion to address systemic barriers that prevent Black individuals from accessing the care they need, and to enhance Black representation in the healthcare field."
2022 Awardees
David Akintola: 4-year scholarship
"My name is David Akintola, I'm currently going into my 3rd year of nursing at McMaster University. I'm interested in working in the ER, ICU or even travel nursing when I finish my degree. I'm passionate about helping my current and future patients pursue their health to the best of their abilities! I love working out, listening to music, and am an avid NBA fan. Go OKC!!! :)"
Lillian Menghistab: 4-year scholarship
"Hello My name is Lillian, I am going into my 3rd year in the Psychology program at York University. I work in my community with youth with diverse backgrounds. I really enjoy helping youth coming from different walks of life and my goal for this year is to be more involved in leadership roles in the YorkU community."
Nikaela Walker: 4-year scholarship
"Nikaela Walker is a first-year student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, with interests in periodontic research. The Black Education Fund scholarship has enabled her to engage more deeply in her coursework and research endeavors, afforded her the opportunity to participate in valuable extracurricular activities and community outreach programs, further enriching her educational experience throughout undergrad and now in dental school. In the future, she aims to contribute to both patient care and academic mentorship."
Noran Izalarab: 4-year scholarship
"My name is Noran Izalarab, I am a third year student in the Kinesiology program at Western University. In my free time, I enjoy watching documentaries, and taking walks. My future goal is to pursue physiotherapy as it aligns well with my vision of becoming a mother while also exploring my passion in the healthcare field. Thank you to the Kindred Foundation for investing in my education and helping me move closer to my dreams."
The Black Business and Professional Association Scholarship
Kindred Foundation, in partnership with The Black Business and Professional Association, supports Black students studying in the area(s) of mental health, health sciences or sciences programs.
2022 Awardees
Lori-Ann Kouakou
McMaster University - Neuroscience
Obinna Esomchukwu
Dalhousie University - Doctor of Medicine
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