We reinvest our success into students
The Embark Student Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making education planning and saving more accessible. Since its inception, it has reinvested profits to support students and families, awarding nearly $60 million to help Canadians save for education.
Supporting students on their education journey
$200,000 in Embark Student Awards
An exclusive benefit for current and past beneficiaries of an RESP from Embark.
Embark Student Foundation Major Grant Program
Embark has awarded over $2.5 million in grants to support student success across Canada.
Guiding the way to success
Tools, resources and expert advice that makes saving and planning for education much simpler.
Innovating for the future
Always looking ahead to launching new tools and approaches that support the student experience.
2026 Embark Student Awards
This year, we offered 40 financial awards to eligible students, worth a total value of $200,000.
Starting post-secondary education
Available to students who are entering or currently enrolled in post-secondary studies.
| Name | From | Degree | School |
| Aarnav S. | ON | Bachelor Applied Science – Computer Engineering | University of Waterloo |
| Anmol B. | ON | Bachelor of Commerce | UBC Sauder School of Business |
| Caitlin L. | BC | Bachelor Applied Science – Systems Design Engineering | University of Waterloo |
| Charles B. | ON | Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Kinesiology | Queen’s University |
| Denise L. | BC | Bachelor of Music / Master of Management | University of British Columbia |
| Ella M. | ON | Firefighter – Pre Service Education and Training | Durham College |
| Emily H. | ON | Bachelor of Health Sciences | McMaster University |
| Hayden C. | NS | Electrical Technician | NSCC Kingstec |
| Henry T. | ON | Bachelor of Education | York University |
| Hudson V. | ON | Bachelor of Commerce | McGill University |
| Leia H. | ON | Bachelor of Arts – Theatre and Psychology | Miami University |
| Mathieu B. | ON | Diploma in Industrial Mechanics | Collège Boreal |
| Matthew D. | ON | Ontario College Diploma – Paramedicine | Algonquin College |
| Mylee G. | NS | Bachelor of Health Science – Radiological Technology | Dalhousie University |
| Stephen Y. | AB | Bachelor of Commerce – Finance Specialization + Data Science Minor | UBC Sauder School of Business |
In post-secondary education
Available to students who are entering or currently enrolled in post-secondary studies.
| Name | From | Degree | School |
| Abigail T. | QC | Bachelor of Interior Design | Yorkville University |
| Anouk J. | BC |
Bachelor of Arts – American Indian Studies, Minor Dance Bachelor of Science – Marine Biology |
University of Washington |
| Braidy B. | SK | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Sport Psychology | Laurentian University |
| Cloé H. | QC | Diplôme d’études collégiales – Circus Arts | Cégep Limoilou |
| Elaine W. | ON | Bachelor of Arts – Economics; Political Science | Columbia University |
| Ella D. | AB | Certified Dental Assistant | Okanagan College |
| Kailey S. | NL | Marine Safety | Marine Institute |
| Liam P. | ON | Diploma – Welding Techniques | Conestoga College |
| Nick M. | NL | Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Biology | Memorial University |
| Nishail S. | AB | Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology | University of Calgary |
| Phoebe M. | SK | Bachelor of Fine Arts – Music Theatre Performance | MacEwan University |
| Quin K. | ON | Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Climate Change & Environmental Co-op | University of Waterloo |
| Sabrina Y. | BC | Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Cellular, Anatomical and Physiological Sciences | University of British Columbia |
| Sharanya S. | ON | Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) | Queen’s University |
| Simon W. | MB | Bachelor Applied Science – Engineering Physics | University of British Columbia |
Graduate awards
Available to students who are entering or currently enrolled in graduate studies.
| Name | From | Degree | School |
| Akuol R. | SK | Master of Teaching | University of Toronto |
| Delaney S. | ON | Master of Arts – Education Studies | Western University |
| Eliana H. | QC | Medicine, MD CM | McGill University |
| Emily H. | AB | Master of Science – Psychology | University of Lethbridge |
| John W. | ON | Master of Science – Physiology and Pharmacology | Western University |
| Lara V. | BC | Master of Science – Clinical Psychology | The University of Victoria |
| Marika B. | ON | Master of Arts – Political Science | University of Ottawa |
| Navya S. | ON | Master of Health Informatics | University of Toronto |
| Philippe R. | QC | PharmD | Université Laval |
| Robyn M. | NS | Master of History | Simon Fraser University |
Be ready.
When it’s time.
They say you get 18 summers with your kids. That’s also 18 years to save for their future. The sooner you open an RESP, the more you can save for their post-secondary education.