After receiving nearly 140 applications, the Richmond Community Foundation has announced the winners of its 2021 high school scholarships.
In all, the Foundation awarded over $25,000, presenting scholarships to 36 Richmond students.
Among the recipients is Ahmad Mustafa, a Richmond Secondary student who plans to pursue a career in engineering. He’s one of four winners of the Derek Dang and Dr. Margaret Yeung Scholarship.
“I was thrilled, motivated, and proud to be acknowledged as a recipient,” says Mustafa.
The Kronier Family Scholarship, one of the Foundation’s largest, supports multiple students annually. This year, there were 21 recipients, including Wesley Yiu, who attends Steveston-London Secondary.
“This award will greatly help me pursue my passions in commerce and law,” says Yiu. “I look forward to using what I learn from my academic and community experiences to give back to the community.”
In addition to providing scholarships across a wide range of academic fields, the Foundation offers support for students enrolled in trade programs, those involved in the performing arts, and student athletes.
Shae Sever, of McRoberts Secondary, received the Walter Wu Scholarship, which will support her studies at UBC while she plays on the school’s varsity softball team.
“Words cannot express my gratitude and honour at receiving this,” says Sever. “I’ve spent my entire life preparing to play at the next level, and now my dream has finally come true thanks to you.”
Through careful investment and financial management, the Foundation works to ensure that its scholarship funds continue growing year after year. Individuals, businesses, and community groups also regularly establish new funds.
“Richmond students are doing amazing things, and have big educational goals,” says Foundation Chair Dave Frank. “To match their passion and ambition, we’ll keep working with our fundholders and the broader Richmond community, so that every student has the financial resources to pursue an enriching, fulfilling education.”
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!
Renee Li (McRoberts)
Ruthie Ha (Boyd)
Matthew Quon (Steveston-London)
Amos Cheng (Steveston-London)
Gabby Chiu (McMath)
Ahmad Mustafa (Richmond High)
Patricia Marie Procopio (Richmond High)
Stephanie Cao (McMath)
Audrey Castillo (Richmond High)
Amos Cheng (Steveston-London)
Ava Giannias (Burnett)
Keyan (Michelle) Li (Boyd)
Ashkan Saffari (Richmond High)
Serge Boyajian (Steveston-London)
Stephanie Cao (McMath)
Audrey Castillo (Richmond High)
Michael Ho Hin Chan (Palmer)
Yvonne Chan (Boyd)
Amos Cheng (Steveston-London)
Damita Chiu (Richmond High)
Gabby Chiu (McMath)
Ava Giannias (Burnett)
Ruthie Ha (Boyd)
Maria Karaji (Boyd)
Keyan (Michelle) Li (Boyd)
Matthew Quon (Steveston-London)
Robert (Bobby) Reid (Burnett)
Ashkan Saffari (Richmond High)
Casey Skuce (McMath)
Allison Sze (Burnett)
Natalie Tam (Burnett)
Waya Tayem (Richmond High)
Ryan Trinh (McRoberts)
Wesley Yiu (Steveston-London)
Stephanie Cao (McMath)
Mina Chong (Steveston-London)
Haylee Johal (Burnett)
Logan Turick (McMath)
Amos Cheng (Steveston-London)
Joan Liu (Palmer)
Jaeda Gonzales (Richmond High)
Jacob Imoo (Boyd)
Eugene Leung (Boyd)
Jaida Siu (Boyd)
Daniel Zhang (Richmond High)
Hania Elheniedy (McMath)
Natalie Lee (Burnett)
Shae Sever (McRoberts)