Spotlights

My name is Lilly Scott. I'm a recent graduate Tecumseh Vista Academy GECDSB. I am attending the University of Windsor earning my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (Honours), which is the first step in my plan to become a licensed Psychologist. My career aspirations are to help adults and young adults with talk therapy, but also to be able to give diagnoses to help people receive the proper help for their specific needs. I would also like to go into disability studies. I think mental disabilities and illnesses are fascinating, but most have negative impacts on people’s lives. That is why I would like to learn more about them and be able to recognize when someone struggles with a mental illness or disability so that I can help to make their life better and/or easier. I have been a member of Girl Guides of Canada since I was 6 years old and through this organization, I have been able to learn many life and leadership skills. Lillian received the Elsie Bishop Memorial Bursary & Jane McCoy-Robbins Bursary of $1750. Congratulations Lilly! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #blackhistory365 #gecsdb

My name is Paikea Baylis, I am a recent graduated from Sandwich Secondary School. I am attending the University of Windsor in the Biomedical Science program. My passion for the sciences has driven me to pursue a career path as a physician assistant. I have chosen this career because I am a very extroverted person who loves to help others. I have been passionate about the sciences and human anatomy ever since a young age. Perinatology, which cares for women with high-risk pregnancies, and paediatric emergency medicine, which cares for children and diseases, are the fields that fascinate me the most. To me, the most crucial component of life is making a difference in people's everyday lives, and through medicine, I hope I can successfully aid others with their needs. Over the years I grew up playing the sport of hockey, my experiences over the past 12 years have allowed me to grasp the very little representation in the game. Recently, I had joined the Black Girl Hockey Club. The club is a community for young black women in the sport of hockey. I have also joined the Saroya Strong mentorship program which is officiated by Saroya Tinker of the PHF. Joining both organizations has allowed me to share my struggles with others in the Black hockey community whether it is the up and coming younger generation, or those on the professional level. Over the past year, I had the opportunity to take part in a documentary “Black Ice” produced the Uninterrupted media company owned by Drake and Lebron James. I have also had the opportunity to take part in an interview for the joint event hosted by Black Girl hockey and the Toronto Maple Leaf’s. At school I enjoyed coaching the girl’s hockey team as well as play for the senior team. My future in hockey off the ice still continues as I still take part in community involvement surrounding the game and interviews. Someday, I would love to coach at a high level. This fall I am attending the University of Windsor in the Biomedical Science program. My passion for the sciences has driven me to pursue a career path as a physician assistant. I have chosen this career because I am a very extroverted person who loves to help others. With that being said, my decision to apply for this bursary is to help subsidize the cost of my post-secondary education. Paikea recieved The Hour-A-Day Study Club Scholarship and Martha C. Elliott-Tolson & George Tolson Bursary.

I'm Justin Escoto! I am a graduate of Tecumseh Vista Academy GECDSB. I am attending Carleton University (Official) in Ottawa to study journalism! My career goal is to become an established reporter in my respective field of choice, but my true intention is to inspire others to be a light within their community! I intend to use my education at Carleton University to uplift and motivate aspiring journalists/youth in my community. As someone who is blessed to have been surrounded by extremely motivating and inspiring individuals my entire life, I know the importance of a true role model. Mine have shaped my world outlook and have given me the courage to make a difference in this country. By attending Carleton (which is in a city that is at the forefront of the nation’s issues), I believe that I owe it to my mentors to observe the problems that Canadians struggle with on daily (including Indigenous rights, mental health, among others), to try and figure out effective solutions for each. Through my work, I aspire to inspire the future generations to open their eyes and be the change that their society needs. It’s the only way to move forward. Justin received the Glendora Watkins Memorial Scholarship of $2500 Justin is part of the Scott & Walls family. Congratulations Justin! #HADSCScholarship #HADSC #UGRR #blackhistory365