Milourard Alexandre
Receiving this award has motivated me in many ways to continue my studies in the field of social service and to keep making a difference. I am truly grateful for this opportunity, which affirms that my story is being heard. It motivates me to go further and work harder for marginalized communities. Receiving such an award and being recognized serves as a powerful source of inspiration for young women, encouraging them to persevere and strive for success despite challenges such as immigration, poverty, sexism, and other barriers they may encounter.
Mahsa Amini Scholarship
Winter 2025
Awarded to an international student who brought different cultures to Dawson College.
James Mervyn Upham Bursary
Fall 2024
Awarded to a second year Social Service student who demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to core social work values. The children of the late James Mervyn Upham offer this bursary in honour of their late father, who was a social worker in Montreal.