Alumnae & Second Generation Bursaries
The application deadline for bursaries for the 2024-2025 school year have closed.
Please check back at this page in the spring of 2025 to apply for next year. We typically post the information & application late April with a deadline mid May.
Please contact info@youvillecentre.org if you have any inquiries or questions.
2024 Alumnae and Second Generation Bursary Awards
Alumnae and Second Generation Bursary Awards were presented at our graduation ceremony on June 20, 2024. This year, some of the award recipients were able to join us for the ceremony and some were given their awards at different times.
Thank you, to every one of our bursary donors, and special thanks to those who have continued to provide bursaries for our graduates for multiple years. These donated bursaries make a huge impact on two generations, as our graduates pursue their post-secondary education and create a better life for themselves and their children.
Alumnae Awards
The Rebecca Emery in Memoriam Bursary
The Rebecca Emery in Memoriam Bursary was established in 2010 in memory of Rebecca Emery, a Youville Centre graduate from 1993. This bursary is awarded annually to a Youville Centre alumna, and this year’s recipient is Shauna Donoghue, a 2014 graduate.
Shauna will be continuing her post-secondary education journey for a BA (Hons), Educational Studies, Early Childhood Studies – Advanced Entry at the Ontario Tech University; she has been working as an Registered Early Childhood Educator in a school setting, and raising her two children. Congratulations Samantha!
Women's Community of Body Building
The Women’s Community of Body Building Bursary is a new Alumnae Award started in 2023, donated by Christine Harrison. Women’s Community of Body Building is a space for all women to compete in their love for bodybuilding. A community by women for women; this bursary is possible due to donations made at a recent local event. This year’s recipient is Caitlyn Schultz, Class of 2023.
Caitlyn will be starting the Welding and Fabrication Techniques program at Algonquin College in the Fall, pursuing her dream of becoming a welder. Congratulations Caitlyn!
Second Generation - Former Executive Director Awards
The Former Executive Director Bursary was established in 2012, and is awarded on behalf of all former Executive Directors. It is awarded to children of past Youville Centre students for the purpose and benefit of assisting with their financial needs in furthering their post secondary education. This year’s Second Generation recipients are Raquel Aparicio, Kalie Cain, and Emily Wilson. An additional Second Generation Bursary was awarded this year as well, the G.P. Larkin Award (typically an alumnae award but this year directed to a Second Generation recipient).
Raquel is the child of Adriana Aparicio, class of 2008. Raquel will be beginning post-secondary education at Fanshawe College this Fall, for a 4 year Honours Bachelor in Behavioural Psychology. Congratulations Raquel!
Emily is the child of Bethany McNee, class of 2006. Emily will be going into her second year of post-secondary education at Carleton University, for a Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics and Psychology. Congratulations Emily!
Kalie is the child of Jessica Cain, class of 2009. Kalie will be starting post-secondary education at Algonquin College in the Veterinary Technician Program this Fall. Congratulations Kalie!
Ali is the child of Amanda McTiernan, class of 2007. Alia will be starting post-secondary education at Algonquin College this Fall in the Developmental Service Worker program. Congratulations Alia!
The G. P. Larkin Award was established in 2009 in the name of an original and long-serving member of the Youville Centre Board, Gerry Larkin, and is annually awarded to a Youville Centre alumna. This year it was redirected to the Second Generation Bursary Program.