Applications open September 15!

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Applications open September 15!

Join our Ambassadors Team

Stories

Loran-Scholars

Leadership

Five Shad Alum awarded the Loran Scholarship, continuing their journeys of leadership and community impacts.
Hadrian

Climate

From Shad to climate strategy, Hadrian turns complex science into clear policy, driving Canada’s just transition forward.
Maria

Courage

Maria’s journey shows how resilience and curiosity can carry you higher than any summit.
TD

Impact

Four Shads earn TD Scholarships to fuel their passion for community impact.
dr.brown

Health

Inspired at Shad, Dr. Brown leads with empathy, science, and collaboration to shape healthier futures in Nova Scotia.
Paper-Crane-Studio

Innovation

The Paper Crane Studio team used a video game to spark connection and teach teens how to overcome isolation and depression.
Joanne

Education

Shad sparked Joanne Sallay’s passion for business and community, guiding her journey from student to award-winning CEO and changemaker.
Osman-Hamid

Mentorship

Dr. Osman Hamid empowers youth through entrepreneurship, storytelling, and lived experience
Jackie

Creativity

Jackie Han transforms origami into community healing by teaching thousands mindfulness through folds, focus, and creativity.
shadddd

Innovation

At Shad, students gain future-ready tools through integrated learning that blends hard skills, soft skills, and boundless curiosity.

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