All Scholarship Applications

Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council "Community Matters" Scholarship - 2024 - 12th grade : I received this award for my volunteerism with agencies and groups dealing with those most in need in our community.

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award and ArcelorMittal Dofasco Steel Making Award - 2023 - 11th grade : To address the worldwide issue of water scarcity, I co-designed Oasis: a device that uses solar energy, reusable technology, and thermodynamic principles to achieve portable thermal water desalination and purification. At the Bay Area Engineering Fair, the design foundations and subsequent world applications earned the awards listed.

Molten Academic Award - 2022, 2023 - 10th, 11th grade : I play competitive provincial-level basketball, currently achieving an undefeated season. I have earned the Molten Award for maintaining a high scholastic average in the league.

Immerse Education Physics Program Scholarship - 2023 - 11th grade : This scholarship allowed me to participate in the Immerse Education Physics course at the University of Cambridge (UK) during summer of 2023. In this program, I explored computational physics, worked with like-minded peers to navigate engineering-based problems, and simulated gravitational interactions between celestial bodies using Python.

DELF Level B2 - 2023 - 11th grade : This academic achievement demonstrates my French language proficiency provided by the Government of France.

Honour Roll - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
University of Waterloo Mathematics Contest Honourable Distinction - 9th, 10th Grades

Varsity Basketball (Team Captain) - 10th, 11th, 12th grades : As the varsity basketball team captain, I provide energy, encouragement, and discipline on and off the basketball court. I led my team through strong seasons, earning 2021 city championships and 2023 city and Ontario south-regional championships.

Provincial-level Club Basketball (Hamilton Transway) - 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Varsity Soccer - 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Varsity Track - 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Varsity Volleyball - 10th, 11th grades
Varsity Badminton - 10th, 11th grades

ACCA (Afro Canadian Caribbean Association) Camp - 11th grade : As a summer camp activity leader, I generated science-based activities for a cohort of black youth aged 5-12.

Food and Clothing Drives - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades : In collaboration with school clubs, I collect food in my neighbourhood and community, I enthusiastically encourage donations around my school, and I have spearheaded online promotions for donation events.

High School Student Ambassador Volunteer - 9th, 10th, 11th grades : I assisted with events involving grade nine school orientations, I led activities with the local elementary school, and I spoke at events for the IB diploma program offered at my high school.

Les Petites Pommes French Camp Volunteer - 10th grade : I supervised classes of youth aged 6-8 and assisted them through fun French language-related activities.

Score Keeping Volunteer - 10th, 11th, 12th grades : I scorekeep for my school’s varsity boys and girls’ basketball and volleyball teams throughout the year.

Student Council President - 12th grade : With my experience as vice president, I oversee council members, collaborate with clubs, spearhead engaging school-wide events, and discuss student concerns with the administration. Since grade 9, I have also managed the council’s social media, sharing extracurricular opportunities and additional information for the study body.
Student Council Vice-President - 11th grade
Student Council Grade 10 Representative - 10th grade
Student Council Grade 9 Representative - 9th grade

Westdale TV - 10th, 11th, 12th grades (Current) After recognizing the need for innovative information dissemination, I founded Westdale TV in 2021- a media broadcasting organization at my school. On Westdale TV, I create and edit intriguing videos about the school and student body. I also promote and post photos of my school’s clubs and athletic teams and collaborate with photographers at my school. We have over 800 followers and over 80 thousand views across content.

Varsity Basketball Team All-Star & MVP - 2023, 2024 - 11th, 12th grades
Juel Prep Basketball League Champions Second Team All-Star - 2022 - 10th grade
Western Basketball Tournament All-Star - 2022, 2023 - 11th, 12th grades

Lifeguard, City of Hamilton - 11th, 12th grades (Current) : Actively works with a team of lifeguards and teaches up to 8 children swimming skills and water education.
Research and Program Assistant, McMaster University, Faculty of Science - 10th, 11th grades : Promoted and developed interactive science-based modules for the Mac iSTEP program, a STEM outreach program for black high school students.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Silver - 2023 - 11th grade
16U Girls BC Club Volleyball Champions - 2022 - 10th grade
Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze - 2021 - 10th grade
Best Delegate Vancouver Youth Model United Nations - 2021 - 10th grade

Not applicable within my school

Please Note: Within the IB program I do not have an official grades transcript but attached an equivalent, my IB Fall Predicted Grades 2024

St. John's School Girls Volleyball - Grade 4 to Grade 12
Air Attack Club Volleyball - Grade 10
BC Hawks Field Hockey - Grade 3 to Grade 10
Vancouver Ringette - Grade 7 to Grade 9

Educational Toolkits CAS Project - Grade 11
Participant at YouthToSea Oceanwise Program - Grade 10

Acorn Daycare Volunteer - Grade 6 to Grade 12
Volunteer for ActionQuest Go Beyond Student Travel in the British Virgin Islands - Grade 11

Founder of O.R.C.A Festival Climate Event - Grade 10 to Grade 12
Chair for Canadian International Model United Nations (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) - Grade 12
Author of Bioremediation Scientific Paper at Future Science Leaders - Grade 11
Designer and Author of IB Personal Project on creating a compostable fishing net - Grade 10

Richmond Night Market - Grade 11 to Current
Outreach Coordinator (Worm Teacher) at City Farmer - Grade 11 to Current
Babysitter - Grade 8 to Current

Honour Roll - 9th, 10th, 11th grades (grade 12 in progress)
Completed after-school gifted Sprit of Math program grade 9 and 10

Swim team member grade 11 and 12, representing school in regionals and city finals
Note: Due to COVID, there were no sports in grade 9 and 10

Conducted data entry for local New Democratic Party candidate in provincial election

Helped organize event for Walk for Alzheimers summer of grade 10
Volunteered with Hillcrest Village Community Players musical theatre production of Anne of Green Gables (2022) and Sound of Music (2023)

Completed Bronze Cross and National Life Guard Certification
Certified in standard and emergency first aid and CPR
Participated in University of Waterloo computing and math contests

City of Toronto Lifeguard (O'Connor Pool) - summer 2023
City of Toronto Wading Pool Attendant (Prairie Drive Pool) - summer 2022
City of Toronto Wading Pool Attendant (Halbert Park) - summer 2021

French Student of the Month - 2024 - 12th Grade

Principal's Honour Society First Class Honours - 11th Grade

Varsity Basketball - 10th and 11th Grades
Varsity Volleyball - 10th, 11th, 12th Grades
Varsity Soccer - 12th Grade

Volunteer Summer Trampoline Coach - 11th Grade

Flamborough Church Volunteer - 12th Grade

Elite Canada Trampoline Gold Medal in 10th Grade (Off-campus competitive National Level Trampoline)
Elite Canada Trampoline Silver Medal in 11th Grade (Off-campus competitive National Level Trampoline)
Nationals Trampoline Bronze Medal in 11th Grade (Off-campus competitive National Level Trampoline)

Industria Pizza 11th and 12th Grades

Deans Dinner Attende:
I attended the dean's dinner over five times throughout my Shawnigan Career.
Teachers nominate students who demonstrate proficient effort in academic classes for a special dinner and other students who achieve similar results.
(2021/22) 9th + 10th grade

Online School:
Reached Graduating requirements by end of Grade 11, however I kept doing courses to gain more credits and boost my average. I have accumulated a 95.6% average across all 13 Grade 12 courses I took.
(2022-2024) - 11th + 12th grade

Shawnigan Round Table:
Only a select few (8 students), including myself, were chosen to represent the student body by voicing concerns and suggestions and volunteering as needed. Out of over 120 students, eight were selected based on their academic and school leadership skills and voted on by the grade.
(2021/22) 10th grade

Junior & Senior Film Arts Awards:
I received both the Junior Film Arts Award and the Senior Film Arts Prize at Shawnigan Lake School. These awards recognize the most committed students to the Film Arts Program. As a junior enrolled in the senior class, I was honoured with both awards, showcasing my dedication and abilities in the field.
(2021/22)

Headmasters Honour roll list:
I was awarded the Head Masters Honour Roll, which is granted to students at Shawnigan Lake who maintain an average of 86% or higher throughout an entire academic year.
(2021/22) - 9th + 10th Grade

Rugby AAA provincialn Chamions:
Member of the Shawnigan Lake School rugby team that won the Junior AAA Provincial championships. (2021/22) 10th grade

5K Cross Country Island Finals:
I have grown up participating in competitive running; as I entered high school, I excelled in the X-country program, earning myself numerous athlete of the week awards at Shawnigan and the opportunity to represent the school in the Island finals for the 5K.
(2021/22) 10th grade


Senior Rugby's Most Valuable Player:
I earned the Most Valuable Player award in rugby through my unwavering determination and skill in the sport.
(2022/23) 11th grade

Selected to Attend Service Trip to Costa Rica:
I was selected to participate in a service trip to Costa Rica, where we helped remove invasive species affecting local areas.
During the trip, we also had the opportunity to visit local village schools, which was fascinating. We played with the students and made a significant impact on their lives. (2023) 11th grade

Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze):
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a program that encourages young people to set and achieve personal goals in community service, physical fitness, skills development, and adventurous journeys. (10th grade)


Junior Rugby Coach
Coached the junior 8th and 9th-grade students and assisted as a coach's assistant on games.
(2022/23) - 11th grade

Named as Team Captain:
I was honoured with the title of senior boys rugby team captain two years in a row.
(2022/24) 11th &12th (current) grade

Food Safe BC
I got the Food Safe BC certification to ensure individuals possess the necessary knowledge and skills to handle food safely in BC. (2023)


BC Standard First AID
BC Standard First Aid is a comprehensive first aid training program offered in British Columbia, covering essential skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies and injuries. (2022&23)

NFFTY:
Part of a team that won a category at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) “48-hour Film-Off” in Seattle, Washington.
Over 250 films submitted from across 10+ countries
(2019/20) - I was in Grade 9, but this was a relevant achievement.

Avalanch Safety 1
I obtained Avalanche Safety 1 (AS1) certification, demonstrating proficiency in essential safety protocols and preparedness measures for navigating avalanche-prone terrain effectively.

Work Experience:
Worked part-time since grade 8, accumulating over 2500 hours in various roles such as waiter, dishwasher, painter, Videographer, skate host, landscaper, tennis coach, bike & canoe guide and construction
I'm currently working at an online Foreign Exchange start-up, where I learn the intricacies of communication and teamwork as I transition from fraud prevention intern to sales representative.
My vast work experience has inspired me to gain insights into different industries and develop skills in discipline and precision.