“Receiving Embark’s scholarship has been more than just a financial boost; it validates my mission. It affirms that others see value in what I am doing. This year has felt like the first time in my life I could exhale. All my hard work has brought me one step closer to becoming a licensed psychotherapist—someone who can bring inherent cultural competence to the community I care about most: my fellow first responders.”

“My mother, who put herself through nursing school through many loans and her own hard work, wanted me and my sister to avoid the financial strain, so she opened RESP accounts for us when we were very young. Having a RESP was a necessity in even approaching my dream. If it weren’t for my RESP, there wouldn’t be enough money for me to attend university.”

“I plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, followed by a Bachelor of Education. My goal is to be a high school science teacher, combining my love of chemistry and my passion for teaching. My RESP will help me to fund my education to fulfill my dreams.”