150 students received 2020 BBPA national scholarships

Nadine Spencer

The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) has announced the winners of its 2022 national scholarships.

One hundred and fifty Black Canadian students, currently enrolled in post-secondary programs, were awarded scholarships totalling $500,000.

The funds will support these students as they pursue their degrees and take the next steps toward careers in their respective fields, said the BBPA in a

news release.

“Each of these remarkable students serves as a beacon of hope for their peers, for their communities, and for the future of the Black economy,” said BBPA

CEO Nadine Spencer.

“As an organization, it’s our aim to foster advancement and empowerment for people of colour, and that’s exactly what we’re accomplishing in supporting these talented youth. But more importantly, we’re cultivating their excellence and laying a strong foundation for their long-term success, which will undoubtedly benefit not just Black Canadians but the entire country,” she added.

This year marks several important new milestones for the Scholarship Fund, including BMO’s commitment of $1.2 million to cover 30 scholarships and internships over three-years.

It also marks the second year in which automotive scholarships will be supported by Toyota Foundation.

Additionally, a scholarship established in honour of former THC champion Robert “Bobby Love” Izzard was awarded to a student living in Toronto public housing.

Formerly known as the “BBPA Harry Jerome Scholarship Fund”, the Black Business and Professional Association established the BBPA National Scholarship Fund in 1986.

The BBPA, founded in 1983, is a charitable organization whose mission is to advance Canada’s Black community by facilitating the delivery of programs that support business and professional excellence, higher education, and economic development.

The full list of the 2022 BBPA National Scholarships recipients is available in the on-line edition of The Caribbean Camera.

BBPA scholarships winners

Scholarship Donors include:

The 2022 BBPA National Scholarships recipients are:

Adeola, Oladimeji, University of Toronto, Social Sciences 

Ahmed, Awad, Western University, Bachelor of Medical Sciences 

Aisling, Martins-Ezeifeaku, Queen’s University, Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Allen, Jean-Pierre, Wilfrid Laurier University, Bachelor of Science (Biology)

Allysia, Chin, University of Toronto, Combined Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy

Alysa Morgan – University of Guelph, Hon. Bachelor of Criminal Justice & Public Policy

Alyssa, Gordon, Dalhousie University, Master of Science majoring in Audiology

Amanda, Owusu, University of Windsor, Law, Juris Doctor

Amani, Hitimana, University of Toronto, Community Development and Adult Education

Amanuel, Gebeyehu, University of Western Ontario, Honours Business Administration

Amelia, Souffrant, McGill University, Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor

Andre, Moodley, Wilfrid Laurier University, Honors BSc in Computer Science

Angel, Ekoma, George Brown College, Business Administration

Aniyah, Stuart-Veira, Univ. of Western Ontario, Honours – Health Science with Biology

Anjolaoluwa, Antonio, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Doctor of Medicine

George, Clements, Dalhousie, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration

Anwar, Abdi, McMaster University, Honors Bachelor of Health Sciences

Awwal, Abass, York University, Honors Bachelor of Art (Law and Society)

Ayan, Absiye, University of Toronto, Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science

Chelsea James, Toronto Metropolitan University, Digital Media

Baithat Adeyinka, Western University, Doctor of Medicine

Beverly Osazuwa – McGill University, Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor

Brandon Pierre, York University, Juris Doctor 

Bryce, Golding, University of Toronto, Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Bunisha, Samuels, York University, Juris Doctor

Caleb Clarke, Modern European Studies, Int’l Relations & Economics, Univ. of British Columbia

Carl Joshua, Lamers, York University, Law

Carmynn, Skalnik, The University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Chanice Dwyer, Centennial College/Tropicana – Automotive Business

Charlotte, Murat, Queen’s University, Bachelor of Applied Science  

Cheikh, Tchouambou Youmbi, University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine Program 

Chelsea James, Toronto Metropolitan University, Digital Media

Chiamaka, Okafor, York university, Honours Bachelor of Psychology

Chidubem, Nkoloagu, St. Thomas University, Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology.

Chioma Chelsea, Anthony, University of Toronto, Juris Doctor 

Chloe, Doras, Dalhousie University, Master of Public Administration

Christine Feoshi – Wilfrid Laurier University, Criminology

Clifton, Grant, York University, Honours Law and Society

Corey, Fletcher, Queen’s University, Doctor of Medicine

Cydney, Morris, Wilfrid Laurier University – Psychology Program.

Daneika, Hammith, University of Waterloo, Honours Life Science (Psychology)

Dave D’Oyen – Toronto Metropolitan University, Juris Doctor – Law

Dezaray, Morris, Brock University, Nursing 

Dominique Walker – University of Ottawa, International Studies and Modern Languages

Dream Tuitt-Barnes – Queen’s University, Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Efemena, Eghujovbo, University of Toronto, Honors Bachelor of Arts -Criminology Law 

Elijah Adusi, University of Waterloo, Mathematics, Honours, Co-operative Program

Elizabeth, Agyei, University of Waterloo, Honors Bachelor of Science

Erhowvosere Otubu – Queen’s University, Bachelor of Applied Science

Eunice Aluko – University of Toronto, Hon, BSc. Human Biology and Immunology

Favour, Onwuka, Trinity Western University, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communications

Henrika, Larochelle, Dawson College, Interior Design

Hezekiah, Stamp, Carleton University, International Business (Trade and Marketing)

Idil Ali, University of Toronto, Master of Public Health 

Isaiah Abolarinde, Carleton University, Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering

Jac-Antoine Muntu-Caron, University of London, MBA Program

Jada, Best, University of Toronto, Honors Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)

Jaerae, Dell, Michigan State University, Biology-Bachelor of Science

Jamaul, Douglas, York University, Schulich School of Business, B.B.A.,

Jamison, Duprat, Humber College, Computer Programming and Analysis

Janyah, Brown, McMaster University, Honours Biology 

Jenna, Harris, McMaster University, Bachelor of Engineering and Biomedical Eng.

Joel, Vicente, University of Waterloo, Honours Mathematics (Co-op)

Joseph O., Osgoode Hall Law School at York University

Joycelyn, Martey, Toronto Metropolitan University, School of Law, JD

Juan Antonio, Nelson, Luther College, Master of Information in Human-Centered Data Science

Judia Neida Joseph – University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Commerce

Hephzibah Ali – McMaster University, Honors Bachelor of Health Science Biochemistry

Julianah, Oguntala, University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine

Justin Joseph – University of Waterloo, BA Science- Honours Mechatronics Engineering

Kahile, Alleyne, University of Toronto Mississauga, Management

Kalah, Brereton, University of Waterloo, Honours Mathematics, Major in Actuarial Science

Kayla, Malcolm, University of Guelph, Bachelor of Commerce – Coop Marketing Management

Kayode Simmons, Georgian College, Automotive Business

Kian, Lewin, Toronto Metropolitan University, Professional Communications

Kisanet, Kebedom, University of Toronto Mississauga, Doctor of Medicine, MD Program, 

Korede, Akindoju, Dalhousie University, Doctor of Medicine (MD) program

Krystal, Henry-Mathieu, Toronto Metropolitan University, Master of Applied Science 

Kyle, Oshiyemi, Western University, Computer Science

Lea, Joseph, University of Sheffield, MSc Urban Planning

Leanne, Gilbert, Oakwood University, Bachelor of Science Biology with Pre-Med Concentration

Leonardo, Moodley, Wilfrid Laurier University, Honors (BSc) in Computer Science

Lidia, Sumamo, Toronto Metropolitan University, Politics and Governance

Loic, Tagne, Harvard College, Major: Government, Minor: Economics and French

Lori-Ann, Kouakou, McMaster University, Honours Bachelor of Neuroscience

Lucy, Gill, Wilfrid Laurier University, Bachelor of Music (Voice)

Luwam, Ermias, Toronto Metropolitan University, Nursing – Collaborative Program

Lydia, Muyingo, Dalhousie University, Doctor of Philosophy: Clinical Psychology

Macdonald, Nnadi, University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Eng. 

Maclite, Tesfaye, University of Toronto, Medicine

Makaiya Mitchell – University of Ottawa, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Malaika, Henriques, Law Society of Ontario

Marley Halsall, Western University, Master of Physical Therapy

Matt, Beals, Fanshawe College, Police Foundations

Michaela Wilson – University of Toronto, Bachelor of Kinesiology

Michelle, Ampadu, University of Western Ontario, Economics

Mirabelle, Harris-Eze, University of Calgary, Juris Doctor

Morgan Martin – University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine

Moses, Onyango, Brock University, Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

Myannah Carvery – University of Ottawa, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nana Adu-Poku – York University, Master of Education 

Nathan, Ayele-Bangura, Western University, Bachelor of Management and Org. Studies

Nebiyou, Timotewos, York University, Criminology

Newel Elle, Anderson, University of Toronto, Juris Doctor (JD)

Nicole, Balthazar, University of Windsor, Juris Doctor

Nneka Onyeachonam, Brock University, Master’s in applied Disability Studies-LDCC 

Noroh, Dakim, University of Toronto, Medicine

Obinna, Esomchukwu, Dalhousie University, Doctor of Medicine

Ogechukwu Ndu -Toronto Metropolitan University, Nursing (BScN)

Oluwakemi Olarotimi , University of Calgary, Biomedical Technology Program

Oluwamisimi, Oluwole, Queen’s University Kingston, Bachelor of nursing science

Oluwatobi, Falana, McGill University, BCL/JD Program (Law)

Omari, Ramsay,   University of Guelph (Humber), Psychology

Onyinye, Okorafor, University of Waterloo, Honors Science and Business Co-op

Orly Tuza – University of Toronto, Specialist Program in Management and Finance

Osman ibrahim, Carleton University, Honors Bachelor of Computer Science

Quincy Johnson – York University, Cities, Regions, Planning (BES) EUC

Rashawna Blair – University of Toronto, Doctor of Pharmacy

Razan, Mohamed, Western University, Juris Doctor

Renee, Bailey, University of Toronto, Doctor of Medicine Program (MD)

Roselaide Decker – University of Toronto, Honours Bachelor of Science 

Rooselyn St. Jean, Sheridan College, Social Service Worker Program

Royon, Chichester, Saint James School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Ruth, Abdi, University of Toronto, Studies in Life Sciences

Rutha, Desta, Toronto Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Criminology

Salem, Aaron, University of Toronto, Master of Social Work 

Salina, Berhane, University of Toronto, Master of Education in Social Justice Education

Samira, Awad, University of Ottawa, Honors Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Sara E., Redeemer University, Business and International Development 

Shandon, Ashitei, University of Toronto, Master of Health Science (MHSc) 

Shari Williams – Tyndale University & Seminary, Health and Human Services

Sky, Dunkley, The UOIT, Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Suliat Yakubu – University of British Columbia, MA Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering

Taejah Noble, University of Guelph – Humber, Honours Bachelor of Applied Science 

Taya, Hooper-Dixon, Acadia University, Bachelor of Kinesiology

Tegwende Seedu – McMaster University, Master of Public Health

Tendo, Babirye, York University, Faculty of Health, B.Sc., Spec. Hons. Global Health 

Teniola, Odetoyinbo, Toronto Metropolitan University, Juris Doctor I

Terel Leslie – Toronto Metropolitan University, Honours Bachelor of Commerce

Tinashe, Muzah, Peter A. Allard School of Law – UBC, Juris Doctor

Tivona, Mwangi, University of Ottawa, Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Toheeb, Ayinde, University of Waterloo, Honors of Biomedical Sciences

Troy Lewis, Georgian College, Automotive Business School

Trystin, Halasz-Thompson, Toronto Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Commerce – Business

Tynelle, Taylor-Chase, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, PhD

Toluwanimi, Temowo, University of Alberta, Honours Physiology, Bachelor of Science

Vincent, Bisasor, McGill University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Biology

Wahi, Mohamed, University of Maryland, Master of Public Health

Yasmin, Dini, McMaster University, Doctor of Medicine

Zaevian Dawson – Toronto Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Engineering