Congratulations to the recipients of the Shad Entrance Scholarship for Métis Nation within Alberta students provided by Rupertsland Institute!

Shad is committed to identifying young leaders who embody the willingness to go the mile for their community in an impactful way, and for overall excellence. These students inspire those around them through their changemaker capabilities and will continue to have a positive impact as they use their passion for STEAM to drive change. 

We had a chance to catch up with these future changemakers to hear what they are looking forward to this summer and beyond.  Laura hopes to use her passion for improving the lives of others into a career making a difference in her community. Jake is excited to explore new areas of study and expand his knowledge. Finn is passionate about pursuing a career helping to cure autoimmune diseases, like diabetes. Tristan loves to work with his hands and hopes to build a successful orthodontics practice. Carolyn is keen to discover news way STEM can be used to solve real-world problems. Becca dreams of working as an Engineer and can’t wait to discover new ways to innovate. Aubrey is looking forward to expanding her STEAM knowledge to help her become a medical examiner. Taylor hopes to turn her passion for science into a career as a military doctor. Nathaniel sees a future in engineering and hopes to gain important insights into post-secondary at Shad.

Click the images below to learn more about the youth making a difference in communities across the country.