September 15, 2025
by CM Staff
As part of this program, 20 Founders’ Awards of $7,000 each were awarded to students who have benefited from a CST RESP and are entering or continuing their post-secondary studies.
CST Foundation Awards $290,000 to Canada’s Next Generation of Leaders (CNW Group/Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation)
TORONTO — The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CST) announced in a press release that it has awarded nearly $300,000 to 45 Canadian students through its 2025 awards program.
As part of this program, 20 Founders’ Awards of $7,000 each were awarded to students who have benefited from a CST RESP and are entering or continuing their post-secondary studies. 25 Bursary Awards of $6,000 each were given to students accessing post-secondary education for the first time.
In a press release, the CST Foundation stated that it is trying to offer meaningful support to students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue their academic goals and build futures.
Jason Hui, a 2025 Founders’ Award recipient, will be continuing his studies in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. “Receiving the Founders’ Award provides me with financial breathing room,” Hui says. “This support enables me to dedicate more time and focus to my academic development.”
Nicole Tomkins, a recipient of a 2025 Founders’ Award, will be continuing her degree in linguistics with a minor in psychology at the University of Alberta. “I am truly grateful to receive the Founders’ Award, which will ease the financial pressures of my education costs and help bring me one step closer to achieving my goals,” says Tomkins.
“These students represent the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers in Canada,” said Peter Lewis, President and CEO of CST. “By supporting them today, we are helping unlock possibilities that will benefit not only their own lives, but also support them in making a valuable social and economic contribution both nationally and within their communities.”
This year’s award winners will be celebrated at CST’s annual awards celebration in Toronto.
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