Financial support for Indigenous youth, scholarships worth $4,500 for Queer youth in Ontario, $2,000 bursaries for women in the trades—and so much more!
It's June and we're jumping for joy! And not just because we're celebrating National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. Across the country, Pathways graduation ceremonies are in full swing, and this year, we’re thrilled to celebrate with a record number of alumni ambassadorssupporting the next generation. From cheering in the crowd to handing out gift bags (and maybe a few tissues), ambassadors are showing up in full force to pay it forward.
Let's keep the celebration going! Read on to discover exciting new scholarships for Indigenous students, students who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, women in the trades and more. Whether you're looking to grow your career, give back, or connect with fellow alumni, we've got something for everyone this month!
With Pride and Pathways spirit,
Saskia Thibodeau Alumni Engagement Officer Pathways to Education Canada
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Are you passionate about data, equity, and education? Pathways to Education Canada is hiring a Toronto-based Research Analyst! Join the national team to help turn research into real-world impact for youth across the country.
If you’re fresh out of high school and have been accepted to a college or university program starting in Fall 2025, you could win up to $10,000! CIBC and the Student Life Network are offering to help one lucky Canadian student cover their school costs.
The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) is offering $2,000 bursaries to women across Canada in post-secondary programs related to construction—whether you're studying trades, engineering, architecture, or project management.
Indspireoffers multiple funding opportunities for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada, including the Building Brighter Futures Scholarship, which is open to Indigenous students pursuing post-secondary education, including full-time and part-time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.
If you identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and demonstrate financial need, don’t miss out on your chance to receive a $4,500 scholarship! The Bill 7 Award offers financial support to up to 20 post-secondary students in Ontario every year.
The Hamilton Community Foundation presents Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story on June 18th at 7PM at The Westdale. This free screening of the award-winning documentary honors a landmark Canadian human rights case and will be followed by a panel on queer justice.
Last month, Pathways Lawrence Heights alumni ambassador Andrea brought the community together for a vibrant celebration with a purpose. For her final school project, she organized Festival Caliente, a fundraising eventin Toronto—filled with lively dancing, dynamic performances, and delicious Latin-inspired cuisine. The event also featured a raffle and silent auction, raising funds for Pathways Canada.
Andrea’s creativity and commitment made the event a true success, raising both funds and awareness for Pathways. Gracias, Andrea, for your leadership and for organizing such a memorable event in support of Pathways students!
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Ange graduated from Pathways Lawrence Heights in 2017. She then studied Psychology and Human Resources at York University and now works as a Global Consultant for an employee assistance program.
“At the end of the day,I wanted to make sure that I was able to help people.” This is what Ange said when she reflected on her Pathways experience. Like many high school students, she was figuring out what she wanted to do after high school. At first, she didn’t have a clear path, but being part of Pathways helped her explore her interests and imagine new possibilities.
Now, Ange is giving back to the organization that helped her. Each year, her workplace runs an impact project where they choose a program to support, and this year’s theme was education. “I immediately thought of Pathways and pitched the program to my engagement manager because I really loved the mission and wanted to support it,” she explained.
Ange and her team plan to organize tutoring and mentoring opportunities for Pathways students, including mental health workshops and career presentations. Her colleagues, including clinicians, project managers, and executives, will lead the workshops to give students insight into different professions. They’ve also secured a $1,000 USD donation to purchase school supplies. A huge thank you to Ange for giving back to the next generation of Pathways students!
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