We are thrilled to announce that Skills For Hope Foundation awarded 54 scholarships to deserving students aged 17 years – 39 years, across 27 post-secondary institutions in Canada. Our scholarship program highlights the incredible achievements and resilience of our recipients, who exemplify outstanding qualities such as community service, a strong work ethic, academic excellence and the ability to overcome challenges.

We had an influx of deserving applicants, and the selection process was truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who applied, and congratulations to our scholarship recipients! We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners and supporters for their valuable contributions in making these scholarships possible.

As we celebrate these remarkable individuals, we eagerly anticipate the impact they will make as they pursue their academic, vocational and career aspirations. Each scholarship represents a step towards their goals, and we are proud to support them on their journey.

This year, our organization provided seven remote, part-time internships to post-secondary students, with six interns from Simon Fraser University in BC and one from the University of Toronto. Our internships are designed to immerse students in the non-profit community. Our interns engage in meaningful tasks that contribute to our mission, enhancing their employability skills and understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the non-profit sector.

We are proud to continue supporting the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector. Thank you to our partners and supporters who make these programs possible.

We are excited to announce our new partnership with University of British Columbia (UBC) offering an annual scholarship: The Skills For Hope Foundation Award in Education. The scholarship is for a deserving teacher candidate entering the B.Ed Secondary program. Our initiative underscores our commitment to supporting aspiring individuals in pursuing their academic and professional goals, nurturing community participation.

The window for scholarship applications for the year 2024 has officially concluded. We extend our gratitude to every applicant for their submissions. Your efforts have resulted in a significant influx of deserving applications.

Rest assured, every application is currently undergoing thorough review by our team. We are committed to giving each submission the attention it deserves.

Recipients of the scholarship will be notified in due course. Please note that all decisions made in this process are final. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Skills For Hope Foundation awarded 39 scholarships to students across 17 post-secondary institutions in Canada.

Skills For Hope Foundation provided 7 remote internships to students attending 4 post-secondary institutions in Canada.

In 2022, SFHF Awarded 18 Scholarships to students attending 8 Post-secondary Institutes, Colleges
and Universities in Canada.

Since 2020 Skills For Hope Foundation has provided remote internship opportunities to Post-secondary students. Since 2020, students at UBC, SFU, KPU, OIES, McGill, York, and Douglas College have completed their Internships with SFHF. The internships with SFH have several benefits for the students. It provides practical experience in real-world settings, develops valuable skills, enhances employability, expands their network, nurtures confidence, develops professionalism and gives the students a greater understanding of the non-profit world.

Skills for Hope Foundation awarded 12 scholarships in 2021, to students studying at Canadian post-secondary institutions: BCIT, Simon Fraser University, UBC, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Dalhhousie, University of Victoria, Wilfred Laurier. Programs included Commerce, Natural Resource Conservation, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems Technology, Social Work, Nursing, Creative Non-Fiction, Restoration of Natural Systems, Counselling Psychology, Criminology and Digital Media. 

Skills for Hope Foundation implemented an Innovative Remote Internship Program with 5 post-secondary students from UBC, SFU, KPU, McGill, as part of its Work Integrated Learning Program. Great Success with Great Impact! (2020)