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title: Alumni Newsletter - March 2025
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By the way, have you accessed your Pathways Scholarship yet?

| View in browser Hello alum,   March into spring with fresh updates! Check out scholarships for athletic students, micro-grants for youth-driven projects, paid summer internships with Mazda Canada, and bursaries for CÉGEP students.   Find out how Pathways Kingston is celebrating their 15th anniversary, read about Pathways Mashteuiatsh's alumni ceremony, and participate in the Alumni Impact Study for a chance to win one of 100 gift cards worth $50 each! Each participant will receive a $5 GiftBit credit for completing the survey.   Stay inspired, stay connected, and enjoy this month’s read!   Saskia Thibodeau Alumni Engagement Officer Pathways to Education Canada Participate in the Pathways Alumni Impact Study! Pathways to Education Canada is collaborating with the Government of Canada to look at the long-term impact of the Pathways Program on alumni. We're requesting certain info through a short survey, and to thank you for your time, everyone who completes this survey will receive: A $5 credit for GiftBit A chance to win one of 100 GiftBit cards worth $50 each Click here to participate The survey closes on March 14th.   Your Path to Success Exclusive workshops, scholarships, jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities Have you Accessed your Pathways Scholarship? If you participated in the Pathways Program for two or more years, you're eligible to access the Pathways Scholarship to support you with post-secondary education or training (maximum $2,000.) Eligible alumni can access their scholarship through Universities Canada until December 31st of the year they turn 23 years old. Find out how to access your scholarship here  Check Out New Job Opportunities! Explore exciting new internships and job opportunities on the alumni job board in Richmond Hill, Vancouver and Toronto! Actuarial Pricing Student (NFC) Co-op, Market Representation (Mazda) Co-op, Sales Operations (Mazda) Co-op, Warranty Operations (Mazda) Cover Your Tuition Fees With Telus The TELUS Student Bursary provides financial assistance to deserving young people across the country who are committed to giving back in their local communities by taking on a social impact project. Recipients receive a bursary valued at $3,000 (college) or $5,000 (university) to put toward tuition fees at post-secondary institutions in Canada. Remember to identify yourself as Pathways alumni in the “referral” section when applying. Apply here beofre March 19th Up to $1,500 in Scholarships for Athletic Students The Leonard Foundation offers scholarships to Canadian post-secondary students who demonstrate athletic involvement and leadership potential. With around 100 awards given annually, each valued between $1,000 and $1,500, this is a great opportunity to support your education.  Apply before March 31st Fund Your Project With a Micro-grant The Glocal Foundation and CANConnect are offering 160 micro-grants to youth across Canada in need of funding for community-driven projects. These grants empower local initiatives focused on social impact, innovation, and positive change. Apply before March 31st Up to $300,000 to Test Your Project The Youth Innovations Test Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation supports creative projects that empower young people to make a positive impact in their communities. This grant is meant to help you test and refine innovative ideas that drive social change. Apply before April 9th Bursaries for Cégep Students Away From Home  The Government of Quebec offers the Parcours bursary to support students who attend a CÉGEP more than 60 km from their home. Eligible students can receive an annual bursary of $7,500 to ease the financial burden of pursuing education in remote regions of the province. Learn more and apply here Join In! Community events, contests and ways to get involved Share Your Voice to Shape the State of Youth Report! Join the Students Commission of Canada for a consultation session where your voice will help shape the next State of Youth Report.   This is your chance to share your experiences, thoughts, and ideas about what matters most to youth across Canada and influence budgeting decisions.  What is it? Virtual sessions for youth between ages 16 and 29 Share what’s really happening to guide federal policies to create change Receive a $25 Guusto Gift Card for your time! Click here to register Crossing Paths Keeping you up-to-date with the latest Pathways news Pathways Kingston Turns Fifteen! Pathways Kingston is celebrating 15 incredible years of empowering students and strengthening the community! To mark this milestone, they launched a special digital magazine reflecting on their journey and the profound impact they've had since 2001. "You will see grit, determination, and community resilience scattered throughout these pages," says Roger Romero, KCHC Manager of Youth Services. The magazine features inspiring personal stories from alumni, including a wonderful piece about Pathways Alumni Ambassador Charlee on page 13, who is the first person in her family to attend university. Congratulations, Pathways Kingston!  Stories from the Network Find out what Pathways alumni from all over Canada are up to these days Pathways Mashteuiatsh Celebrates Their Alumni Graduation ceremonies are a staple of many Pathways locations across the country. They provide the opportunity to celebrate young people and their potential, which have inspired the relentless commitment of Pathways staff, volunteers and donors for over two decades. In Mashteuiatsh, the most recent ceremony was a resounding success. “We had an amazing gala to celebrate graduates from the past 5 years,” Program Director Caroline Lambert explains. “Everyone joined in. A dozen people from Rio Tinto, elected officials, so many people to celebrate the achievements of local youth!” Read the full story here   Don't forget to check your inbox next month for more opportunities!   Pathways to Education Canada, 439 University Avenue, 16th floor, Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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