Recipients
Kin Canada Bursaries, a program of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund (HREF) is proud to
have disbursed bursaries to over 1,300 students across Canada since its inception in 1994.
This year, Kin Canada Bursaries awarded 104 $1000 bursaries to deserving students across Canada for their 2023-24 school year. Successful applicants were chosen based on their community
and school involvement, knowledge of Kin Canada and financial need. See the list of
recipients below.
Named Bursaries
The Hal Rogers Endowment Fund disburses a number of named bursaries in honour of people/organizations who have shown support for Kin Canada Bursaries through their financial commitment and or advocacy for the program.
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The Diane Rogers Bursary for ExcellenceThe Diane Rogers Bursary for Excellence was established in 2019 to honour the longstanding contributions and support of Diane Rogers to the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. Diane Rogers is the daughter of Kin Canada’s Founder, Hal Rogers O.C., O.B.E. Diane Rogers served as the honourary spokesperson of the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. This bursary is awarded to the top scoring applicant of each year. 2024 recipient - Hailey Whiteley |
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Kevin Denbok Bursary for Musical StudiesThe Kevin Denbok Bursary for Musical Studies, which was established at the 1987 National Convention to honour the memory of Kevin Denbok, is available to persons wishing to pursue excellence in the field of music at a school of music. In 1982, Kevin Denbok became the first person in the history of Kin to be made an honorary member of the Association. Kevin, who suffered from cystic fibrosis, died on Nov. 24, 1986, at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto approximately two weeks before his 22nd birthday. Kevin dedicated his life and his music to finding a cure or control for cystic fibrosis and worked extensively with Kinsmen and Kinette clubs across Canada to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research and treatment. 2024 recipient - Denae Kong |
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Bob Pittman Bursary for Business StudiesThe Bob Pittman Bursary for Business Studies, which was established by the 1990-1991 National Board of Directors to honour the memory of Bob Pittman, is available to persons wishing to pursue excellence in the field of business. In 1990, Kin Bob Pittman, Past Governor of District 4, was made a life member of the Association. Bob dedicated his life and career to striving for excellence through personal development. 2024 recipient - Deagan Robertson
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Ian F. McClure Bursary for Business StudiesThe Ian F. McClure Bursary for Business Studies, which was established in 2019 to honour the contributions of Ian F. McClure to the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund, is available to persons residing in Ontario wishing to pursue excellence in the field of business. If there are no eligible business applicants in a year, applicants enrolled in a psychology program are considered.Ian F. McClure was a life member of Kin Canada. He served as the Governor of District 8 in 1968-69. He was the first Kinsmen to be president of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, where he served from 1976 to 1978. Ian F. McClure was also a generous supporter of The Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. 2024 recipient: Katie Earle |
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Colin Edwards Kin BursaryFirst awarded in 2009, this bursary was named after the Winnipeg Kinsmen for reaching the $50,000 cumulative club donation level. The club initially requested the name include “Jackpot Bingo” to recognize the source of the funds. The name of the bursary was changed in 2021 to recognize Colin Edwards' 40 years of dedicated service to the club. This bursary is awarded to the applicant submitted by the club. If there is no qualified submission from the club, then the bursary goes to the applicant from the nearest geographical location. 2024 recipient - Alex Davis |
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Kin Canada Foundation BursaryThis bursary made possible by 10-year funding from the Kin Canada Foundation. First awarded in 2018, it will be awarded up to and including the year 2027. This bursary is in support of recipients with a military or first responder background. 2024 recipient - Naomi Wiebe |
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Time to Thrive BursaryThis bursary is awarded to the top-scoring applicant that is a parent or single parent, made possible by the Kinette Club of Calgary. 2024 recipient: Elizabeth Dak |
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Kinsmen Club of Sudbury BursaryNew in 2023, this bursary is awarded to the top scoring applicant that lives in or around Sudbury, Ontario. 2024 recipient: Alison Saarenoja-Perreault |
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Kinsmen Club of Stampede City Destined for Success BursaryThe Kinsmen Club of the Stampede City are proud to introduce a prestigious bursary scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding student enrolled in post-secondary education who demonstrate excellence in balancing the challenges of academics, athletics, and community service. We recognize that the journey of a well-rounded student involves not only excelling in various areas but also navigating the complexities of personal growth and future planning. Education extends beyond the classroom, and this scholarship is a testament to our commitment to nurturing individuals who strive for excellence in all aspects of life. 2024 recipient: Nicole Sun |
All 2023-2024 Bursary Recipients
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Alberta Alya Adewumi Dannica Beck Madison Bradford Elizabeth Dak Denae Kong Bryan Kostelyk Catherine Laidlaw William Montgomery Emma Moore Dakota Morin Ava Nordhagen Adaeze Ogboruche-Goodnews Kayley Oulette Isabelle Prins Deagan Robertson Nicole Sun Arianna Van Heeren Katie Wengryn Devraj Williams British Columbia
Emma Bergen Catherine Choi Breanna Fontaine Elisa Gabriele Kelly Hutchinson Jueun Kim Elias Schanz Naomi Wiebe Manitoba
Brittany Blair Sydney Burak Veronica Casigay Alex David Jaden Doerr Marissa Gervais Kyler Hakala Logan Huculak Jessica Jankowski Raylyn Koshowski Kyra Leddy Alyiah Phillips
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Ontario and Quebec
Malia Afonso Delphine Ang John Antaya Maddyx Beaulieu Mohit Bhabak Taylor Bond Sydney Durnin Katie Earle Luc Froese Ava Gibbings Samiah Haase Emily Haight Lauren Hattey-Montgomery Zachary Howe Ronan Johnson Daniela Klicper Tanaeye Kring Logan MacInnis Mehavish Masood Gavin Mcafee-Rankine Jordyn Newbery Janevra Pier Mikaela Ranchuk Alison Saarenoja-Perreault Keira Savin Claire Seymour Adam-Henry Sherwood Zara Siddiqui Lia Simon Caitlyn Thompson Riley Ware Jennifer Weber Carly Whiteley Hailey Whiteley Olivia Williams Saskatchewan
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Atlantic Canada
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