EDUCATION AWARDS 2018

In September, Syeda Taliya Rizvi will pursue a degree in Life Sciences from the University Of Toronto. Moving forward she aspires to work hard and help others as true happiness is not one that is materialistic but one that comes from bringing joy in the lives of others. 

I have enjoyed my four years at Abbey Park High School, I've gotten to be a part of many teams and clubs like the basketball team and I will continue my journey at Macmaster University for social sciences!

Hi my name is Ethan Townsend and I am a student at Abbey Park High School. Like all kids of my age I enjoy playing video games. I have also played hockey for the last 12 years with the Oakville Rangers Hockey Club. I am going to attend Sheridan College next year and I will be taking Child and Youth Care. I have done a lot of Volunteer work with the YMCA and I would like a future working with kids. I’d like to give back to the community for all they have given me.

I am thankful to the Rotary Clubs of Oakville for granting me this bursary, which will assist me in pursuing my studies in Medical Sciences at Western University this fall.

In September, Carla Jacobs will pursue a degree in design through York University and Sheridan College. She largely attributes her success to her passions for experience and of helping others.

Nadia Lopez is a grade 12 student pursuing Sheridan College's Bachelor of Interaction Design Program.

Catherine Maul, a grade 12 student who has a passion for sciences and math and will be pursuing a degree in Nursing at McMaster University to do what she loves most, helping humanity, caring for others and encouraging others to do the same.

Emily Williams is a dedicated individual with a strong passion for the environment and living a sustainable lifestyle who has made volunteering a large part of her life through her work with dog guides. 

Next year I will be attending Harvard University for Environmental Engineering.

I will be attending the University of Western next year in the BMOS (Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies) program. I have received direct entrance into the Ivey program, which starts in my third year of university. 

I will be attending McMaster University in the Honours Kinesiology program.

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Oakville for assisting in the funding of my postsecondary career.  With receiving this bursary, the stresses of affording University have decreased in a major way.  It is an honour to have been presented this award! 

The help from the Rotary Club is allowing me to attend the Biochemistry program at the University of Waterloo in September and I will be forever grateful for this.

I am incredibly thankful to the Rotary Club of Oakville for its support as I prepare to study LLB Law at the University of Leeds this September. This bursary will be instrumental in helping me pursue my goal of becoming a Defence Attorney.

Madelyn Taylor was accepted to her top 3 university choices and has decided to attend The University of Western Ontario in London.  She is taking a Psychology Major and will pursue a career in Family Law after graduation.

She is very grateful for this award given to her by the Rotary Club of Oakville!

Sebastian Gomez is a very hard working, dedicated young man, who is committed to being involved in St. Ignatius of Loyola Student Life through being a Mentor and Prefect, all while achieving a high level of academic success.

Ana is a bright young woman with a positive outlook who is very active in Student life and extra curriculars, such as being a Mentor and participating in SOMA.

I aspire to be a Cardiologist. I have decided to achieve that goal by attending McMaster University for Studies in Life Sciences to prepare me for medical school.

Future and career goal is to get a job as a Corporate Sales Manager – corporate sales manager plan: organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of establishments and departments involved in commercial and industrial, institutional, e-business and wholesale and retail sales. They are employed by commercial, industrial and wholesale and retail trade establishments.

I aspire to use my talent and God-given abilities to further Canadian biotechnological science, and as a consequence, advance our society. Though I have a love for science, I firmly believe that political lobbying and biased corporate meddling have reached a threshold so restricting, that unless politics is directed by a competent and able leader, it is sure to choke the life from future scientific development. If God be on our side, I shall become this leader, not for personal gain, but for the progression and benefit of the peaceful world.

I plan to attend Brock University for Biomedical Sciences this fall and big thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Oakville for this financial assistance. This will greatly impact my journey to success in the future!

Next year I am attending McMaster University and pursuing a career relating to the Social Sciences. I hope to work in a hospital in the future.

My career aspiration is to become an engineer as it will allow me to use the math and science that I learn in the classroom in practical ways. In the fall, I will be attending McMaster University’s general first year Engineering program. Engineering has the ability to better the world and the lives of those living in it, and I am dedicated and excited to become a part of that change.

Thank you for the financial aid assistance that you have given me. This will allow me to pursue my studies at Niagara College in Dental Hygiene.

Truly thankful to the members of the Rotary Club, this Bursary will have a significant impact towards my success at York University, for Chemistry in the fall.

I will be attending the University of Toronto Mississauga in their Commerce Program with plans to specialize in accounting. I aspire to be a successful accountant.

Mikayla has chosen to pursue studies in Forensic Science at Trent University. She aspires to become a Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Going to Mohawk College to study the Motive Power Technician Course which would hopefully lead me to find an Apprenticeship. This would help me grow as an individual and assist me in becoming an Automotive Service Technician. 

My name is Zaina Supra, and I am very honored and grateful to have been offered the Rotary Foundation's generous bursary. Thank you!

I’m a surviving IB student who’s just completed exams! I’ll be attending McMaster University for Life Sciences in the fall of this year. Hopefully in four years I’ll enter Medical School to study to become a Pediatrician, and potentially specialize as a Neonatologist.

Dana has chosen to pursue studies in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto and she aspires wo work in the field of Pediatrics.

Dima has chosen to pursue studies in Life Sciences at the University of Toronto, with hopes of pursuing a career in Trauma Surgery.