
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.

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