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Congrats to Rebecca Doherty, an Empowered Kids Ontario Scholar!

Rebecca combines academic excellence with a lifelong passion for math, sports, and volunteering. She's now attending @ubishops.bsky.social!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gKwpGL

#CHEO #EKOScholars #Scholarship #HigherEd
Graphic featuring Rebecca Doherty, with a quote about her personal journey supported by family, friends, mentors, teachers, and community partners. The background is purple, and there is an emblem above the text. A graphic featuring the text "Rebecca developed from a shy, introverted kid to someone with a sophisticated, bold understanding of the world and the things she wants to get out of it," set against a purple background with an icon of an open book and a light bulb at the bottom. Rebecca received an EKO scholarship and is attending Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, Quebec, focusing on finance and mathematics studies. A graphic with text that emphasizes the importance of community in Rebecca's university experience, noting leadership qualities and empathy. Icons below the text represent community, leadership, and stars for achievement. Background is solid purple.
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Congrats to Empowered Kids Ontario Scholar William Tomlinson!

“My hope is that this scholarship will help pave the way for a successful career in engineering and thus, in life.”

Read more about William:
https://bit.ly/4gLQE7d

Special thanks to the Quinte Children's Treatment Centre
#EKOScholars
Image featuring William with a quote about the impact of a scholarship on a career in engineering, depicted alongside an emblem with a graduation cap. Image highlighting William's qualities and participation in science fair competitions. Also there’s mention of securing a place at Carleton University, mentioning a chance to win an EKO scholarship and a trophy graphic at the bottom. Graphic featuring text that commends William for their problem-solving skills and teamwork, accompanied by an illustration of puzzle pieces fitting together. A graphic with purple background and white text expressing gratitude to EKO for allowing more focus on engineering problems instead of financial ones, accompanied by an icon of two gears at the bottom right.
October 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Congratulations to our 2026 EKO Scholars! 🎓 🎉
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/newsroom?newsid=3351

#EKOScholars #DevelopmentalHealth #KidsHealth #Scholarship
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September 8, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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We're still accepting applications for the 2026 EKO Scholarship Program!
https://bit.ly/4alM3qC

ATTN Students 🎓
Have you received services from an EKO member organization: https://bit.ly/4pjHsdF
Use the first link above to create an account and apply today!
#EKOScholars
February 18, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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#EKOScholars applicants can start their applications and save their progress with an account on the submissions portal, giving them more time to organize!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/applynow

Share this step-by-step video with students in your communities!

Let's give some scholarships 👏
February 5, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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We're still accepting applications for the 2026 EKO Scholarship Program!
https://www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/scholarshipawards

EKO members, spread the word to students in your centres and communities—share this post and help us give some scholarships!!

#EKOScholars #Scholarship #InclusiveEducation
Promotional image for the 2026 EKO Scholarship Program featuring a group of excited students with books and another group of students using wheelchairs and playing basketball. There is a QR code with the text prompt, "Have you registered to apply yet?"
January 12, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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EKO Scholar Bryce Desrochers is not only a lifelong Toronto Blue Jays fan, but his love for baseball changed the game for kids across Ottawa.

Read all about it in The Globe and Mail.

Please join Bryce in cheering on Canada’s team! GO JAYS GO! 🧢⚾💙

#EkoScholars #BlueJays #JaysCare
October 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Congrats to Empowered Kids Ontario Scholar Corben Scarrow!

Corben’s excellence shines through his ability to inspire others with his creativity, resilience and leadership. He is now attending Nipissing University!

Read more about his journey:
https://bit.ly/480FMjq

#EKOScholars #Scholarship
Image featuring Corben Scarrow holding two trophies, wearing a Hammerheads t-shirt. Text next to the individual reads: 'It's amazing how much a child can achieve when they're given a chance to feel proud of their own accomplishments.' Background includes a decorative laurel wreath graphic. Graphic describing Corben as a mentor and coordinator for the Hammerheads, supported by Hamilton Health Sciences' 'Technology in Action' program, featuring an illustration of a light bulb with gears. Text on a purple background reads: "He also maintained marks and academic accomplishments sufficient to garner acceptance at both Guelph and Western Universities." There is an icon of a classical building on the left side, representing an educational institution. Graphic image featuring a quote attributed to Corben, saying "Expectations place a fire under our feet that oftentimes moves us forward faster than we would go otherwise. The only problem is that if that fire is left to burn for too long, it can burn us out." The quote is displayed within a purple speech bubble, accompanied by a stylized, teal flame icon to the right.
September 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Congrats to Empowered Kids Ontario Scholar Andrew Poirier!

Read more about Andrew's passion for helping others: https://bit.ly/46x8pSV

Shoutout to @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social

#DevelopmentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness #birdhouses #EKOScholars #Scholarship #HigherEd
September 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Congratulations to Alaina, an Empowered Kids Ontario Scholar!

She is embarking on an ambitious academic path at @carleton.ca, pursuing a combined honours degree in chemistry and Earth sciences.

Read more about Alaina’s remarkable journey now
https://bit.ly/4ntsJeD

#Chemistry #EKOScholars
Alaina Leben standing in front of a graphic background with a speech bubble quoting, 'Combining creativity and music has always been my favorite way to express myself!' and a logo resembling an open book with laurels around it. Graphic of a stylized figure dancing with music notes, accompanied by text celebrating Alaina's completion of the fourteenth season at Ottawa's Pointe Dance Company. Graphic depicting chemistry and Earth sciences icons above a text box stating a student is pursuing a combined honours degree in chemistry and Earth sciences at Carleton University with plans for postgraduate studies. Silhouette of an individual sitting at a table with a laptop, facing another person standing nearby. A speech bubble indicates they are discussing a role as a dance instructor and camp counselor for the City of Ottawa.
September 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Empowered Kids Ontario-Enfants Avenir Ontario (EKO) is thrilled to announce our EKO Scholarship recipients for 2025!

Read about each of these amazing Scholars right now:
https://bit.ly/46pGw00

We look forward to highlighting each of these Scholars soon!

#EKOScholars #Scholarship #HigherEd
Meet our 2025 EKO Scholars!
September 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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ConGRADulations to 2022 EKO Scholar Max LeMoine on graduating from Carleton University with a Bachelor's of Industrial Design in June🎓🙌

To learn more about the EKO Scholar Program, click the link: www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/sc...

#EKOScholars #Scholarship #HigherEd #CarletonUniversity
Graduation celebration poster featuring Max LeMoine in a cap and gown while standing and smiling at the camera as he holds a diploma, with a mostly red background. Max is a Caucasian man with brown curly hair. Text reads happy graduation with the Empowered Kids Ontario logo at the bottom in a blue circle. Below his photo in a polaroid frame it reads Max LeMoine, 2022 EKO Scholar.
August 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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ConGRADulations to former EKO Scholar Evan McDonald on graduating from Queen's University this June with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) degree 🎓🙌

#EKOScholars #Scholarship #HigherEd #QueensU
In a white photo frame, Evan is smiling at the camera in a graduation portrait. The text reads happy graduation in blue and black. There is a blue circle with the EKO logo with a graduation cap on the O in the left corner.
July 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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ConGRADulations to former EKO Scholar Bryce Desrochers on graduating from Algonquin College this June with a diploma in Interactive Media Design 🎓 🙌

To learn more about the EKO Scholarship Program, click the link: www.empoweredkidsontario.ca/scholarshipa...

#EKOScholars #AlgonquinCollege
This design has a white background and reads happy graduation, Bryce Desrochers, 2021 EKO Scholar. There is a photo of Bryce in a white frame where he is smiling at the camera while holding his diploma. In the left bottom corner, there is a blue circle with the EKO logo in white that has a black graduation cap on the o.
July 4, 2025 at 6:13 PM