“I was so relieved to find out that my hard work had paid off – I was getting help!” – Hina, Class of 2020

Hina was halfway through the first year of her Master of Social Work degree at Laurier when it hit her. The stress and anxiety of managing her workload coupled with little to no income started directly affecting her mental health and her ability to focus on her studies.

She was left feeling unsure about the future of her education – would she be able to complete her degree?

A scholarship, supported by Laurier staff and faculty, came at the right time.

“I was so relieved to find out that my hard work had paid off – I was getting help!” she says. “This scholarship allowed me more time to study, take care of my health, and gave me the encouragement I needed to keep going.”

Hina is passionate about helping others in part because she herself faced challenges growing up as a South Asian immigrant in Canada. Equity, diversity and racism are more than just areas of study for Hina – she has experienced them in her life journey. Through a career in social work, Hina hopes to advocate for and work alongside community members to combat discrimination and inequality.

Your gift of a scholarship, bursary or award allows hard-working students like Hina to overcome their challenges and go on to help others.

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