Ottawa students awarded $10K for Black youth scholarship
Posted Feb 21, 2024 11:05:32 AM.
Last Updated Feb 21, 2024 11:05:37 AM.
Two students from Ottawa were just a few of those named recipients of the RBC Future Launch Black Youth Scholarship.
Both Samantha Uwaneza and Jambo Harly were awarded $10,000 in scholarship funds meant to reduce the barriers to a post-secondary education and training for Canadian Black youth.
“I am passionate about many things, but my greatest passion lies in helping others, more specifically those who are marginalized and overlooked by society,” said Uwaneza in a media release. “I get so much joy knowing my time alleviates the burden of those in need, including those who suffer silently as I can really relate to their struggles.”
Uwaneza said her goal is to become a financial advisor after she graduates.
“Low income individuals typically don’t have access to financial education creating disparity between us and our peers,” she said. “I plan on reducing this gap by becoming a financial advisor and giving free education in my community.
“My goals for the future is to really make the world a better place for everyone no mater your race, religion or ethnicity.”
Harley is a grade 11 high school student nominated for the scholarship by The Centre for Resilience and Social Development.
“My passions are sports, math, friends, family and health,” he said. “After I graduate, I want to expand my passion for sports and by studying kinesiology and sports medicine, eventually becoming a physiologist.”
Black youth from across Canada were considered for the annual award, which is now in its third year and recognizes both strong academic performance and community involvement.
In total, 20 students received the scholarship.
