Past Scholarship Recipients

Celebrating the remarkable journey of Blackstudents who have transformed opportunities into extraordinary achievements.

Honored

Scholarships awarded to exceptional Black students

Celebrating the achievements and journeys of Black students whose dedication and potential continue to shape our community.

BMO community leadership and service

Kwasi Oteng recognized for contribution

BMO community leadership and service

Michael Girum and Tabitha Awosika recognized.

KPMG academic excellence and innovation

Bisola Anifowose selected for outstanding achievement.

Calgary Sport and Entertainment athletic excellence

Xavier Spencer honored for athletic achievement.

Pembina leadership and vision

Ayah Abdalla, Hamidat Bello, Ilokugbe Egbase, Oto Uffort recognized

Violet King legacy and community impact

Jeannie Remy and Amna Idris awarded.

Viola Desmond mentorship and advocacy

Damilola Anifowose and Douye Igoniderigha chosen.

Olivier Le Jeune advocacy and justice

Ebisidor Alisha Omusuku and Misgana Abraha honored.

John Ware fellowship and leadership

Preye Igoniderigha and Kaeyo Doyle selected

Anderson Ruffin Abbortt Academic Awards

Irene Nwokeforo and Said Hussein Recognized

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

Awardees

Class of Twenty Twenty-Two

Exceptional Scholars earning recognition across all disciplines

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

2022

Transforming potential into powerful futures

Remarkable students who embody resilience and ambition

Voices of Change

Hear directly from those those lives were transformed

Recognized

Class of Twenty Twenty-Two

Eleven scholarships awarded to exceptional Black scholars

Dennis Lee Banks Sr.

The award recognizes a Black energy professional making a difference in the energy sector and Black community. This award is sponsored by Pembina.

Ejiro Onobrakpor

This award recognizes a Black individual who has excelled in the Arts, Media, who has used the Arts to highlight and advance Black and societal issues in Calgary and who has shown leadership in the community through the Arts.

2022

Dr. Marcus Thompson received the leadership award for groundbreaking work in community healthcare.

2021

Amara Jenkins was recognized for her innovative social entrepreneurship programs supporting youth.

Anderson Ruffin Abbortt Academic Awards

Virtue Ekanem and Victory Abraham selected

John Ware fellowship and leadership

Virtue Ekanem and Huzaifah Abbas chosen

Olivier Le Jeune advocacy and justice

Dola Awosika and Semhar Abraha honored

Viola Desmond mentorship and advocacy

Ajibola Anifowose recognized for impact

Violet King legacy and community impact

Quinton O'Neale and Daniella Ushie awarded

Oliver Bowen legacy and vision

Ayah Abdalla, Hamidat Bello, Ilokugbe Egbase, Oto Uffort recognized

Recognized

Class of twenty twenty-two

Eleven scholarships awarded to exceptional Black students

BMO community leadership and service

Kwasi Oteng recognized for contribution

BMO community leadership and service

Michael Girum and Tabitha Awosika recognized.

KPMG academic excellence and innovation

Bisola Anifowose selected for outstanding achievement.

Calgary Sport and Entertainment athletic excellence

Xavier Spencer honored for athletic achievement.

Pembina leadership and vision

Ayah Abdalla, Hamidat Bello, Ilokugbe Egbase, Oto Uffort recognized

Violet King legacy and community impact

Jeannie Remy and Amna Idris awarded.

Viola Desmond mentorship and advocacy

Damilola Anifowose and Douye Igoniderigha chosen.

Olivier Le Jeune advocacy and justice

Ebisidor Alisha Omusuku and Misgana Abraha honored.

John Ware fellowship and leadership

Preye Igoniderigha and Kaeyo Doyle selected

Anderson Ruffin Abbortt Academic Awards

Irene Nwokeforo and Said Hussein Recognized

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