Discover grants and scholarships, sign up for the National Black Canadian Summit in Montreal, and check out what Pathways Kingston and Pathways Saint John organized to celebrate with alumni!
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are feeling energized for the year ahead.
In this edition of the Pathways Alumni newsletter, you’ll find scholarships and micro-grants that can help you pursue your academic goals and fund your next project, as well as an invitation to attend thefourth National Black Canadians Summit in Montreal, an important event that fosters community, learning, and empowerment. Don’t miss the chance to share your voice by contributing to the second State of Youth Report, an initiative led by the Canadian government to better understand the needs and aspirations of young people across the country.
I hope these opportunities inspire you as you continue your journey. Stay connected, and let’s make 2025 a year of growth and achievement together!
Saskia Thibodeau Alumni Engagement Officer Pathways to Education Canada
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Does your community event or social project need funding? The Race to an Inclusive Canada program is back with 150 micro-grants! If you’re under 30 years old, and have a project idea to promote inclusivity, you could receive up to $2,800 in funding to make it happen!
The Western University National Scholarship Program is now open for applications! If you're a high-achieving future or currentundergraduate student at Western University, you could be eligible for one of their many scholarships, including up to $65,000 in funding over four years.
Heads up, Quebec alumni! The Quebec Perspective Scholarship is now available for students pursuing higher education. Upon successfully completing their fall semester,all eligible students can receive financial support of $1,500 at the college level and $2,500 at the university level.
Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program offers scholarships, bursaries, and awards to support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students pursuing post-secondary education or a skilled trade. Don't wait, the deadline is fast approaching!
The Government of Canada is inviting Canadians under 30 years old to share their opinions and ideas through the Youth Engagement initiative. This is your chance to help shape policies and programs that impact young people across the country and have your voice included in the 2025 State of the Youth Report. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference, and join the conversation today!
Montreal alumni, this one is for you! The Michaëlle Jean Foundation is hosting its Fourth National Black Canadians Summit from January 31st to February 2nd in Montreal. The summit is an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage in conversations that matter. Entrance is free for participants under 30.
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Pathways Kingston Alumni Dinner on December 19th
Just before going on break, Pathways Kingston hosted their annual Alumni Dinner, offering alumni who were in town for the holidays a chance to reconnect and celebrate while sharing a special meal together. Alumni ambassadors Charlee W. M. and Leilani A. S. particularly enjoyed the traditional turkey dinner (with halal options!) and the delicious dessert bar.
Charlee's favourite part was meeting the new alumni and recent graduates, as well as networking with older alumni whom she'd never met. As for Leilani, she was thrilled to reconnect with an old friend she had lost touch with since their days sitting together every day as Pathways students!
If this is your program location, be sure to also subscribe to the independent Pathways Kingston Alumni Newsletterfor local updates and community news.
Pathways Saint John Alumni Event on January 3rd
Pathways Saint John kicked off the new year in style with a fantastic alumni event. The event featured a varied buffet, a stunning balloon backdrop, and lots of fun games. Alumni ambassadors Evin A. and Nafisa A. were in attendance, and they especially loved the music and the opportunity to reconnect with old friends!
Guests went home with some Pathways swag, including hats and lip balm, as a token of appreciation for being part of our vibrant community. Here's to a year of continued growth and connection!
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Find out what Pathways alumni from all over Canada are up to these days
Happy New Year to all alumni! Wishing you a year filled with success, joy, and opportunitiesto create lasting memories. Here's to a fantastic 2025!
—Shukri A., alumni ambassador from Pathways Hamilton, ON
If 2025 is off to a rough start for you, like I know it is for many out there, know that you are not alone. Keep hope! I am certain that in this new year, anything and everything is possible. If you refuse to give up, you are sure to get a little bit closer to your dreams each day!
—Béatrice B. L., alumni ambassador from Pathways Matane, QC
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