The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of its scholarship awards for students with disabilities, Indigenous students, LGBTQ2S+ students, francophones and students who identify as a woman or as a member of a racialized group. We know that the inclusion of diverse identities and ideas fosters innovative thinking and better policy outcomes for Canadians. It’s core to our success as a leading central bank. That is why our scholarships are designed to encourage Canadians from diverse backgrounds to further their education and consider employment in fields related to the work of the Bank.

The 2024-25 award recipients are as follows:

  • Abigail Meloche, pursuing a Bachelor of Economics at Carleton University
  • Allison Tsypin, pursuing a Bachelor of Mathematics at McGill University
  • Andy Duan, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Princeton University
  • April Quill, pursuing a Bachelor of Science with major in Statistics at University of Manitoba
  • Wendy Liao, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science and business at Western University
  • Elliot Thordarson, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at I.H. Asper School of Business (University of Manitoba)
  • Katherine Brennan, completed a bachelor’s degree in economics and statistics at McGill University, with plans to pursue a master’s degree in economics
  • Katherine Karapetrovic, pursuing a Bachelor of International Economics at University of British Columbia
  • Laila Virani, pursing a bachelor’s degree in business at University of British Columbia
  • Linda Nidale-Sadeck, pursuing a Bachelor of Economics at Carleton University
  • Manahil Malik, completed a bachelor’s degree in economics at University of Toronto, with plans to pursue a master’s degree in economics
  • Manuel Fernandez, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce, Management, Economics and Finance at University of Guelph
  • Melody Johnson, pursuing a college diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation at Conestoga College
  • Rand Al-Nauimi, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with option in Business Technology Management at Telfer School of Management (University of Ottawa)
  • Rosana Gao, pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science at University of Toronto
  • Simeon Muepu, pursuing a Bachelor of Finance at Université de Montreal
  • Xavier Desroches Borelly, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Western University
  • Yeo Eun Chi, completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration with specialization in finance at University of Toronto, with plans to pursue a master’s degree in economics

The 2024–25 recipients of the Bank’s Scholarship Award for Post-Secondary Students receive Can$8,000. The award is intended to assist the following students with tuition at an accredited academic institution:

  • students with disabilities
  • Indigenous students
  • LGBTQ2S+ students
  • francophones
  • students who identify as a woman
  • students who identify as a member of a racialized group

Successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity at the Bank, with mentorship by a Bank employee.

Recipients of the Master’s Scholarship Award for Women in Economics and Finance must have completed or be in the final two years of an undergraduate degree at a Canadian university and self-identify as a woman. In addition to the award of Can$10,000, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity at the Bank, with mentorship by a Bank employee.

For more information on all opportunities for students, please visit our webpage.

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