Spotlights

HADSC Scholarship Spotlight: Mariah Farah My name is Mariah Farah, and I am a graduate of W.C. Kennedy Collegiate High School in the Greater Essex County District School Board. I am attending St. Clair College's Social Work program with the goal of building a career where I can support and advocate for others. I have always been passionate about helping people and creating a safe space where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. My future career aspirations include working with individuals and families as a social worker where I can make a positive impact in my community. Throughout high school, I have been involved in community service, including volunteering at my church’s summer camp. These experiences have strengthened my passion for serving others and giving back to my community. I completed my community hours at the Encounter church in Amherstburg, doing the summer camp for the younger kids. That experience helped me develop leadership and communication skills and showed me how important it is to support and encourage others. Mariah Farah received the 2026 Hilda Watkins GECDSB ETFO Scholarship of $2000. Congratulations, Mariah Farah! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #BlackHistory365 #GECDSB #BlackExcellence #BlackSocialWorker

HADSC Scholarship Spotlight: Natalie Ellsworth My name is Natalie Ellsworth, and I am a graduate of Tecumseh Vista High School in the Greater Essex County District School Board . I am attending the University of Windsor, enrolled in the Human Kinetics - Health Sciences Program working toward my career goal of becoming an occupational therapist. My interest in healthy living, human mechanics, and rehabilitation has helped shape the career path I would like to pursue, along with my passion for supporting and helping others. I would like a career where I can work directly with people and help them be able to complete everyday activities. I think this career will let me combine my interest in human movement with my passion for helping others. Outside of the classroom, I have been involved in many sports teams and clubs, including Jack.org and the GECDSB Black Student Advisory Committee, where I had the opportunity to help plan the annual symposium. These experiences have allowed me to develop my teamwork, leadership, and communication skills while contributing to my community. I look forward to growing both personally and professionally throughout this next chapter of my life. Ultimately, I hope to use my education and future career to make a positive impact on the lives of others and contribute to creating a healthier and supportive future for generations to come. Natalie Ellsworth received the 2026 Ada & Leo STEM Scholarship of $2250. Congratulations, Natalie Ellsworth! #HADSCScholarship#HADSC#UGRR#BlackHistory365#GECDSB#BlackExcellence#BlackMenSTEM

✨HADSC Scholarship Spotlight: Tyrel Brown✨ My name is Tyrel Brown and I am a graduate from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School. I am attending the University of Windsor studying Aerospace Engineering, a field that combines my passion for physics and mathematics with my interest in how complex systems are designed, built, and improved. I am excited to develop the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary to pursue a career in an industry where innovation and precision are essential. Long term, way down the road, I aspire to work for NASA as an aerospace engineer on future space crafts. I plan to elevate my education and knowledge to new heights in order to achieve this goal. A second option of mine is to work on the aerodynamics of F1 cars. Ever since I started watching F1, I've been invested in how the cars travel absurdly fast yet appear to defy all physics as they seamlessly stick to the ground. The possibility that an engineering career can offer a career of one day working for NASA, contributing to an F1 team, or helping design and manufacture rollercoasters is exciting. Although these industries are very different, they all involve advanced engineering, problem-solving, and the pursuit of better and more innovative designs. Outside of academics, I am passionate about tennis, playing the flute, and spending time with my friends and family. Both tennis and music have taught me the importance of discipline, consistency, and patience. As I begin my university journey, I look forward to challenging myself academically, gaining practical experience, and developing the knowledge and skills needed to turn my interests into a meaningful career. I hope that the years of study and experience ahead will allow me to grow not only as an engineer, but also as an individual, and ultimately make one, or perhaps all, of these career goals a reality. 🌟Tyrel Brown received the 2026 Elizabeth Washington Memorial Scholarship of $2250.🌟 🌟Congratulations, Tyrel Brown!🌟 #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #BlackHistory365 #WECDSB #BlackExcellence #BlackMenSTEM