Ten graduates from Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) schools have been honoured with the KW Legacy scholarships. This annual program awards scholarships to outstanding young leaders who have significantly contributed to their schools and communities while maintaining academic excellence.
The KW Legacy Award celebrates students who embody the spirit of leadership, perseverance, and community involvement. The recipients demonstrate exceptional dedication in various areas, including school leadership, student leadership, and volunteer work. Their efforts have made a positive impact not only within their schools but also in the broader Kitchener-Waterloo community. Students receive between $5,000 and $50,000 to support their post-secondary education.
jeewan chanicka, Director of Education at the WRDSB, expressed pride in the students, "These awards serve as a reminder of the incredible potential of our young people to shape a brighter future. We are so proud of their contributions and excited to see the positive impact they will continue to have."
The WRDSB would like to congratulate the students selected for the award:
- Nolan Phuong (Grand River Collegiate Institute) - Brian Denomme Legacy
- Gurveer Kharyal (Grand River Collegiate Institute) - James Lehman Legacy
- Claire Darlow (Jacob Hespeler Secondary School) - Choice Cabinet Canada / WSM Construction
- Daniel Bowman (Grand River Collegiate Institute) - Kienitz Roofing
- Pranav Bhat (Grand River Collegiate Institute) - MCG Manufacturing
- Kaya Cikic (Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School) - St. Jerome's University
- Adan Imran (Glenview Park Secondary School) - Legacy General
- Zahra Mithani (Huron Heights Secondary School) - Legacy General
- Aliya Ghent (Southwood Secondary School) - Legacy General
- Grace Ford-Smuck (Bluevale Collegiate Institute) - Saint Mary's University
About KW Legacy
KW Legacy was established in 2014 to leverage the founder's connections and expertise to expedite the launch of charitable projects in the community and establish a lasting impact in the Waterloo Region. The KW Legacy's inaugural initiative, Golf for Scholarships, has generated over $1,000,000 over a decade and provided more than 100 scholarships to students in the Waterloo Region.
