Sep. 26, 2023
Walmart Canada is thrilled to announce it has awarded a total of $148,000 in bursaries to 74 high school graduating students through its 2023 Walmart Canada Associate Scholarship Program .
The annual program awards $2,000 to exemplary Walmart associates or their dependents who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement to put towards their first year of post-secondary education at an accredited college or university of their choice. Recipients were chosen based on their academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement and financial need.
The Walmart Canada Associate Scholarship Program is one of many ways the retailer is supporting education and helping Walmart associates and their families save money and live better. Since 2000, Walmart Canada awarded more than 1,400 scholarships totaling more than $2.5 million to associates or their dependents through this program.
“At Walmart Canada, we recognize the importance of education both inside and outside our walls,” said Erin Mackey, Manager, Community Giving at Walmart Canada. “We are tremendously proud of our 2023 Walmart Canada scholarship recipients. They have clearly distinguished themselves at school and in their communities and show great potential. We are very proud to help these deserving students realize their academic dreams and we wish them success in their studies.”
Walmart Canada 2023 Scholarship 2023 report card:
• 74 scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, awarded to high school graduates
• 33 awarded to associates
• 41 awarded to dependents of associatesLet’s meet some of this year’s stand-out recipients and hear what being a Walmart Canada scholarship recipient means to them.
Dace Charlebois, whose mom works at Distribution Centre 6098 in Cornwall, Ontario, is in the Concurrent Education Program at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, to pursue a career in teaching.
“When I first found out that I was awarded the Walmart scholarship, I told my mom first because I knew how anxious she was waiting for news about this award as well as how proud she would be. The cost of pursuing a post-secondary degree will be lessened in part by this scholarship. I am extremely grateful for the Walmart scholarship program.”
Marquise Chevrier, whose mom works at Distribution Centre 6097 in Cornwall, Ontario, is a student at La Cité Collège in Ottawa, Ontario with a goal to become a licensed physiotherapist.
“It took me several times before the news sunk in. Being a scholarship recipient meant that I could breathe, it’s a sigh of relief knowing that I have received a significant amount of money to put towards my post-secondary education. This scholarship also came at a pivotal moment. I was able to reflect and see that I was deserving of a higher education. My confidence shot up 100% knowing that giving up was never an option and to push harder for what I truly want in life.”
Kendra Lyttle, whose mom works at the Truro Walmart in Nova Scotia, is currently attending the School ofPerforming Arts at Holland College in Charlottetown, PEI, studying voice in the Music Performance program to pursue a career as a singer and performer.
“Being the recipient of a scholarship open to students all over the country is incredible and so exciting, as well a huge help in paying off my tuition. I couldn’t be more grateful I was chosen for this amazing award.”
Estelle Ngwa, whose father works at Distribution Centre 7103 in Cornwall, Ontario is in her first year in the Bachelor of Health Science Program at Queen’s University in hopes of pursuing medicine and fulfilling her dream of becoming a doctor.
“Being a scholarship recipient means doing my best in everything I accomplish because Walmart believes I am worth investing in. I am extremely thankful to the Walmart scholarship for helping students pursue further education and accomplish their dreams.”
Shismini Sivakumaran is a general merchandise associate at the Scarborough Walmart and is enrolled in the Paramedicine program at the University of Toronto.
“Receiving the Walmart scholarship means a great deal to me. It relieves some of the financial difficulties that might otherwise prevent me from pursuing a rewarding career as a paramedic.”
Brock Sproule is a produce associate at the Steinbach, Manitoba Walmart and is enrolled in The University of Manitoba’s Aspers School of Business program.
"I was just getting ready to leave my house to go for an evening shift when I received the email from Walmart stating that I was selected for a scholarship. It was a mixture of me not expecting anything because of all of the support I already receive from Walmart and my management team. This is also the first time my store saw one of their own associates win the award, which made it feel surreal. Receiving a scholarship makes a big difference – I just moved out of my hometown and the scholarship lifts some of the weight of paying both tuition and rent.”
A big congratulations to all our 2023 Walmart Canada Scholarship recipients. Wishing you a great first year and may all your career aspirations come to fruition!
Walmart Canada has made a commitment to regeneration – focusing on equitable opportunity, sustainability, community, ethics and integrity. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised over $650 million to support communities across Canada.
