SFHF is proud to celebrate the achievements of 50 Skills For Hope scholarship recipients studying at 18 Canadian post-secondary institutions in 2025. They are pursuing diplomas and degrees in fields such as nursing, health sciences, business, education, law, and criminology. They are bringing diverse experiences and aspirations contributing to stronger and more vibrant communities across Canada.

Their accomplishments demonstrate the power of community support—each scholarship helps reduce financial barriers, expand opportunities, and fuel students’ determination to achieve their academic and career goals. Many recipients are preparing for careers in high-demand sectors, positioning them to make meaningful contributions to the communities they serve.

This milestone underscores SFHF’s ongoing commitment to empowering learners and helping them build brighter futures..

To our donors and partners: thank you. Your generosity makes these achievements possible. By supporting Skills For Hope scholarships, you’re opening doors, empowering learners, and creating lasting impact.

Your support makes this possible. If you’d like to help more students access life-changing educational opportunities, we invite you to join our community of donors and partners who are opening doors and creating lasting impact.

We look forward to sharing more stories from these inspiring students in the months ahead.

SFHF is proud to partner with University of British Columbia (UBC) to support the teacher candidates in the Native Indigenous Teacher Educator Program (NITEP) as part of our ongoing commitment to Reconciliation and to expanding Access to Educational opportunities for All.

Through this partnership, SFHF provides food supplies and other essential resources that support the students on their educational journeys and foster a welcoming, culturally grounded environment for Indigenous teacher candidates. These resources not only empower individual learners—they enrich communities, bolster graduation success, and ensure that prepared teachers reach the classrooms in which they are needed.

SFHF is honoured to collaborate with the UBC Faculty of Education and NITEP in this vital work, empowering future educators to study with confidence and achieve their educational and vocational aspirations. Together, we are nurturing a strong sense of community connection and the stability students need to thrive academically and personally.

We are proud to announce that Skills For Hope Foundation in partnership with Capilano University has established a new annual student award to support learners in the Faculty of Education, Health, and Human Development. This award is specifically designed for students who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to community engagement.

Designed as both an entrance and term-based award, it aims not only to provide critical support to current students but also to help attract new students who wish to study and make meaningful contributions to the community. By easing financial barriers and increasing access to education, this award is aligned with Skills For Hope’s mission to help students achieve their academic, vocational or/and employment goals; and serve the community.

By supporting students in this faculty, the award helps empower future professionals in a wide range of fields—including Early Childhood Education, Music Therapy, and roles such as Health Care and Rehabilitation Assistants. These careers are vital for the well-being of individuals and families in our regions.

The positive impact of this support is significant. At a time when the cost of living continues to rise, financial assistance is often the difference between pursuing higher education or putting those dreams on hold. With this award, we are helping students move forward with their academic and professional aspirations, while encouraging their continued contributions to the community.

This initiative embodies our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their academic and vocational dreams —and that, together, we can reduce barriers and create a stronger, healthier future for all.

How to Apply for the Award

Thank you to all who applied! We received an overwhelming number of applications. A special thank you to the Referees who provided references in support of the applicants. Your contributions play a vital role in recognizing and uplifting these deserving individuals.

The selection process is highly competitive, as we received many outstanding applications. Rest assured, our team is carefully reviewing each and every application, recognizing that each applicant is deserving.

Kindly note, only the selected recipients will be notified. Scholarship recipients will be notified in May and June. All decisions are final.

Thank you for your patience, and best wishes to all applicants!

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.