Award Recipients

Being selected for this scholarship is such an honor. It will ease some of the financial burden of my education and allow me to fully focus on achieving my academic and career goals. The STA has always been an important part of my mom’s life, and soon it will be a part of mine as I follow in her footsteps of becoming an elementary school teacher.

I have had opportunities to volunteer in classrooms and build meaningful relationships with students while firsthand seeing the hard work that gets put in, which has strengthened my passion for teaching. Throughout my years in elementary and high school, I have had unforgettable experiences with incredible teachers who have inspired me and continue to, and I hope to be just as impactful in the lives of my future students.

I am truly grateful to be chosen for this scholarship and excited to see what the future brings in my educational journey!

Hello, my name is Amishka Pashan and I’m honoured to be a recipient of the Surrey Teachers’ Association Scholarship. This scholarship means a lot to me, as it is a reflection of the hard work and effort I have put into my studies throughout high school.

At the moment, I am studying Engineering at UBC and am eager to learn more about technology and innovation in the world. Receiving this scholarship will aid me financially in pursuing my education and allow me to dedicate myself fully to my studies and future goals. I’m sincerely grateful for this support as I continue my academic journey.

I’m both deeply honoured and grateful to be selected as a recipient for the Surrey Teachers Association’s Scholarship this year. This generous award will allow me to take full advantage of UBC’s available opportunities for engineering students and relieve some financial pressure allowing me to allocate more time to pursue my academic goals.

Throughout secondary school, I discovered a passion for analytical problem solving and Physics, so I aim to specialize in Mechanical Engineering and to contribute to the development of innovative solutions, ensuring a more ethical, sustainable, and convenient future for the world.

However, during my time in high school, I also unearthed an inclination to leadership and teaching positions after being inspired by some of the excellent teachers I had the pleasure of learning from. Despite my pursuit of a Bachelor’s of Applied Science, I would one day like to work as a teacher or professor, and leave a lasting impression on the next generation of students.

Once again, I’m very thankful and proud to be a recipient of this scholarship.

I would like to express my utmost gratitude for being awarded the Surrey Teacher Association’s Student Scholarship Award. In appreciation for recognizing my efforts to contribute mentorship and leadership to the community, I extend a heartfelt thank you.

This coming fall, I will be pursuing a degree in the Bachelor of Arts at the University of British Columbia with a specific focus on the Urban Studies program. This specialization focuses on the ways our cities are designed, along with how planning decisions affect our health, economy, and daily lives. The award generously given to me will help me work towards my goal of working in an Urban Planning career so that I can help improve the places in which we live. In this way, I am committed to giving back to my community. Any amount of support to lift the burden for my family, who are simultaneously supporting my two brothers in their post secondary endeavors, is very much appreciated.

Again, I truly appreciate your support in helping me not only pursue my own dreams but also in allowing me to improve our community. I am extremely grateful that my efforts are being recognized and support and I hope that my contributions will be impactful for generations to come.

I am so honoured and extremely grateful to have been selected for the Surrey Teachers’ Association Scholarship! This scholarship means a lot to me, covering a significant cost of my first semester and recognizing the hard work I’ve put into my studies and extracurriculars.

I’m currently in my first year at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, working toward a BBA degree and pursuing a career in business following graduation. This scholarship will allow me to dedicate more focus to my studies and discover which concentration of business I have a passion for!

Thank you so much, STA committee, for this generous award! I truly appreciate it and can’t wait to make the most of this opportunity.

I want to sincerely thank STA for selecting me as the recipient of the Surrey Teachers’ Association Bursary. I am truly grateful for your support. This award will make a significant difference in helping me pursue my passion for studying engineering. I am thrilled that my hard work has been recognized, and it motivates me to continue striving toward my academic and career goals.

Thank you once again for your generosity and encouragement.

I am incredibly honoured to be the recipient of the Surrey Teacher’s Association Bursary. Thank you to the STA Awards committee for acknowledging my dedication to my education and my community. As I complete a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of British Columbia and plan to pursue a career in the medical field, this generous award will provide significant financial support, bringing me a step closer to my dreams.

Having been a student in the Surrey School District for all thirteen years of my schooling, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the amazing teachers that make up this district, especially those who have supported me along the way. Their encouragement, guidance, and belief in my potential has shaped me into the confident, ambitious, and hopeful young woman I am today. I also want to thank my mother for the unwavering love, sacrifice, and constant support she provides.

I am deeply inspired by the genuine passion that my mother and all the teachers I’ve had throughout the years have for their careers, as well as the profound impact they continue to have on countless young lives. I hope to carry those same values of compassion, dedication, and service into my future career, so that I too can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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My name is Emily Tong, and I am currently a first-year student at Simon Fraser University, majoring in Health Science. I am extremely grateful and honoured to receive the Surrey Teachers’ Association Bursary Scholarship. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Surrey Teachers’ Association and the members of the scholarship committee for selecting me for this scholarship. This support is invaluable to me and will make a real difference, allowing me to dedicate myself fully to my education. I would also like to thank all my teachers at Burnaby Mountain Secondary for their guidance and support, as well as my parents for their constant encouragement and help in preparing me for post-secondary life.

Being awarded the Surrey Teachers Association Bursary has pushed me to strive towards success to an even greater extent in both school and life. In preparation for the future, I plan to use this bursary to further my education as I continue to study my passions and interests in an academic setting. This bursary symbolizes not only my hard work and perseverance over the years, but the time and effort of those who contributed towards my application. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me throughout this journey, and I will continue to work diligently in the years to come with the help of this bursary.