At the heart of our work is a commitment to helping students across Canada overcome barriers, achieve their educational and employment goals, and become skilled contributors to their communities.
Through scholarships, programs, and internships, we remove financial barriers and empower students to gain the education, qualifications, and skills they need to build rewarding careers. Together, we are developing skills, changing lives, and strengthening communities across Canada.
By providing scholarships, skills development, and essential resources, our programs empower individuals to achieve their academic, vocational, and employment aspirations.
By removing barriers and creating opportunities, we help students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed – strengthening individuals, families, institutions, and the communities they serve.
Every scholarship and resource we provide helps open the door to education, enabling a student to gain the education, qualifications, and skills to pursue their goals, build their careers, and contribute to stronger Canadian communities.
2025 Highlights
53
scholarships awarded
31
new students supported
22
continuing students supported
Scholarships across Nursing, Education, Business, STEM, Arts.
Want to see our broader impact? Read our 2024 Impact Report while we prepare our 2025 report.
Areas of Study of the Skills for Hope Scholars 2017-2025
77
Healthcare
2017-2025
66
STEM
2017-2025
37
Business
2017-2025
39
Arts & Education
2017-2025
Helping Students in Canada Through Scholarships Since 2017
0
Institutions Attended Since 2017
0
Internships Provided Since 2017
0
Certificates and Diploma Courses Since 2017
0
Bachelors Courses Since 2017
0
Masters and Doctorates Courses Since 2017
Helping Students in an Indigenous Teacher Education Program Through Essential Resources
Our Essential Resources program currently supports students enrolled in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program by providing the essential resources they need to succeed in their studies. By reducing barriers, we help students focus on achieving their academic and employment goals while preparing for careers that strengthen Indigenous education and communities.
Institutions across Canada attended by Skills For Hope Foundation Scholars
Skills For Hope Foundation Scholars bring diverse experiences, resilience, and a strong commitment to community engagement into the academic space. Their presence enriches learning, uplifts peers, and fosters deeper understanding across diverse backgrounds.
These are some of the Institutions across Canada attended by Skills For Hope Foundation Scholars:
Helping Students Through Internships Since 2017
Our internships immerse students in the dynamic non-profit sector through meaningful work that directly supports our mission. Our remote internship program has offered students the flexibility to balance studies while building real-world skills, increasing job readiness, and preparing for the workforce.
Development
Development of Skills & Employability
Progression
Career Progression & Pathways
Engagement
Increased Community Engagement & Understanding
Accessibility
Accessibility and Reach of our Remote Internship Program
Help Change a Student's Future
Your donation opens doors for students facing financial barriers by providing access to education, skills training, qualifications, and employment opportunities.
Every scholarship, internship, and resource helps students build brighter futures—strengthening families, communities, and Canada.
Your gift:
Removes barriers to education, skills training and vocational learning.
Creates pathways to careers, employment and opportunity.
Equips students with the skills and confidence to be positive contributors to society.
Changes lives and strengthens families and communities across Canada.
