2024 High School Scholarship Recipients
$21,500 in Scholarships Awarded to 40 Students
The Richmond Community Foundation has named its 2024 high school scholarship recipients, this year awarding 49 scholarships, worth a combined $21,500, to 40 Richmond students.
The Foundation received more than 120 applications, marking a nearly 50% increase over the previous year. In selecting the winners, multiple factors were considered, including academic achievement, community involvement, and strength of references.
Ava Koldenhof, of McMath Secondary, received two scholarships, which will support her studies in the Industrial Design program at the Université de Montréal.
Braeden Munn, a student at MacNeil Secondary, will stay closer to home, using his scholarship to study Linguistics and Arts, first at Douglas College and then at the University of British Columbia.
“Once my education is complete, I look forward to the opportunity to give back to the community that gave so generously to me,” says Munn.
Richmond Secondary student Kalia He, who received a pair of scholarships, plans on studying Environmental Sciences at UBC, with hopes of pursing a career in environmental sustainability.
“Not only will these scholarships fund my school expenditures, but [they] will be lasting proof of the faith that Richmond’s community has in my future,” says He.
The Foundation awards scholarships through its forever funds, which are established by individuals, businesses, and community groups.
“Our fundholders know that education unlocks opportunities,” says Ed Gavsie, Executive Director of the Foundation. “They’re committed to helping as many students as possible achieve their educational and professional goals.”
Click here to view a complete list of the Foundation’s scholarship funds.
You can make a tax-deductible donation to any of the funds through our online donation page.
If you’re interested in starting your own scholarship fund, please reach out to us at 604-270-4483 or info@richmondfoundation.org. We’d be happy to guide you through the process!
Meet This Year’s Scholarship Recipients
Dacheng Education Scholarship
Kalia He (Richmond Secondary)
Etta Demerse Scholarship
Noor Al Tabbaa (Palmer Secondary)
Megan Chan (Richmond Christian)
Isabella Chiu (Burnett Secondary)
Laiqa Dosti (Adult Education Centre)
Laurel Forgeron (Steveston-London Secondary)
Olivia Grill (McMath Secondary)
Katie Huang (Cambie Secondary)
Chun Yau Johnathan Lo (Hugh Boyd Secondary)
Lucia Ramento (Steveston-London Secondary)
Kronier Family Scholarship
Jaclyn Abbot (McNair Secondary)
Aaron Jay Antonio (Richmond Christian)
Isabella Bae (Burnett Secondary)
Alishay Butt (Palmer Secondary)
Matthew Chan (McMath Secondary)
Kacey Cheng (Richmond Secondary)
Isabella Chiu (Burnett Secondary)
Laiqa Dosti (Adult Education Centre)
Hannah Ha (McMath Secondary)
Kalia He (Richmond Secondary)
Simr Kaur (Steveston-London Secondary)
Nathan Kusch (McMath Secondary)
Kristen Law (Burnett Secondary)
Braeden Munn (MacNeil Secondary)
Manhoor Naeem (Palmer Secondary)
Emily Ruiz Lopez (Hugh Boyd Secondary)
Lucia Vigneras (McRoberts Secondary)
Alice Wong (Palmer Secondary)
Linda Li Scholarship
Isabella Bae (Burnett Secondary)
Tayla Barbosa (Burnett Secondary)
Sarah Ong (Burnett Secondary)
Anki Tang (Burnett Secondary)
Parm Bains & Family Scholarship
Hilary But (Palmer Secondary)
Phil Brown Scholarship
Katrina Anderson (Burnett Secondary)
Noa Lichtmann (Burnett Secondary)
Sarah Ong (Burnett Secondary)
Abigail Seetoh (Richmond Christian)
RichCity Idol Scholarship
Sage Laing (McMath Secondary)
Richmond Athletic Commission Scholarship
Rodrigo Villalon (McMath Secondary)
Richmond Community Foundation Scholarship
Ava Koldenhof (McMath Secondary)
Nayis Majumder (Cambie Secondary)
Richmond Sunset Rotary Art Scholarship
Isabella Chiu (Burnett Secondary)
Samantha Clar De Jesus (McRoberts Secondary)
Ava Koldenhof (McMath Secondary)
Sage Laing (McMath Secondary)
Steveston Community Society Scholarship
Mishca Chang (McMath Secondary)
Jada Daisy Mavis (McMath Secondary)
Vancouver Sunshine Lions Club Scholarship
Sarah Ong (Burnett Secondary)
Walter Wu Scholarship
Spring Ma (Burnett Secondary)