2022 Golden Jubilee Scholarship Recipients
Golden Jubilee Scholarship

David Zhuang
University of Waterloo
Computer Sciences
Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School
“First and foremost, I would like to thank the Mon Sheong Foundation team and all the judges for selecting me as a 2022 recipient of the Golden Jubilee Scholarship. It is with great honour to say that the scholarship money I receive will be going towards my tuition at university. It will definitely help me in my future endeavours by covering some of the financial costs associated with university.”

Emily Liu
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Health Sciences
University of Toronto Schools
“I am so grateful to be a recipient for the Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship as it has granted me support in participating in many extracurriculars which I am passionate about. This scholarship will enable me in achieving my community and career goals as I seek my undergraduate degree.”
Founded in Toronto in 1964 as a charitable organization to promote Chinese culture and heritage through caring for the elderly and nurturing the young, Mon Sheong Foundation provides programs and services to the elderly and to the young in response to the needs of Canada’s culturally diverse communities.
Created to commemorate our 50th anniversary, the Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship is presented annually to students who demonstrate well-rounded excellence and desire to make real change—whether in their communities or around the world. The award recognizes outstanding achievement, commendable contributions, and the strength of personal character. We are proud to celebrate and support exemplary students by empowering them to reach their full potential.
This year, Mon Sheong is selecting 2 recipients for the Golden Jubilee Scholarship. Each recipient will receive $1,000 per year for the duration of their studies, up to a maximum of 4 years (subject to renewal requirements).
The award is open to all students who are:
- Graduating from an Ontario high school or CEGEP with a minimum average of 80% among their top 6 Grade 12 or CEGEP marks;
- Enrolled full-time in a degree or diploma program at a recognized publicly funded Canadian university or college beginning Fall 2023; and
- Aspiring to make a difference in their communities.
Our Awards Committee (made up of current or former professors) will evaluate and consider applicants for the scholarship based on their:
- Academic standing
- Voluntary community involvement
- Leadership
- Character
- Aspiration to make a difference
All applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Note: If your final report card is not available yet, we will accept all unofficial transcripts, OUAC, and myBluePrint marks. Final report cards must be submitted when they become available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2023
As a charitable organization, we particularly value the impact of volunteerism and are interested in how you have taken the initiative to create change. We want to hear your story and what you have to offer.
Award winners will be required to attend a special presentation and networking event with current Scholarship recipients in August.
Applications will be submitted online. A completed application will include the online application form and a PDF attachment:
- Personal Information
- Academic Information
- Voluntary Community Involvement
- This may include any volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, and leadership roles. As a charitable organization, we particularly value the impact of volunteerism and are interested in how you have taken the initiative to create change.
- Voluntary involvement will be reviewed based on the number of hours and the quality of participation.
- Short Essay
- In no more than 500 words, answer: How would you like to make a difference? What motivates you to create this change? And how do you plan on making this happen?
- This is where you can show us your individuality. We want to hear your story and what you have to offer. You will be evaluated based on your passion and persuasiveness, ability to communicate, and aspirations to make a difference.
PDF Attachment
- Relevant Report Cards
- This includes all final report cards with information about your top 6 grade 12 or CEGEP courses.
- Reference Letter
- Please enclose a reference letter (maximum of 2 pages) from someone who would be able to describe your attributes as a scholar, leader, and contributor to the community.
- Applicant’s Declaration and Signature
- Complete the Applicant’s Declaration and Signature page included in the information package.
2021 Recipients

Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan
Queen’s University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Trinity College School

Christine Lin
McMaster University
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Newmarket High School
2020 Recipients

SPECIAL AWARD WINNER
Joshua Tuazon
University of Toronto
Doctor of Medicine
St. John Paul II Catholic Secondary School

Nicholas Chee Ho Chan
University of Toronto
Life Science and Biomedical Health
Toronto French School Canada’s International School

Harrison Gao
University of Western Ontario
Medical Sciences
Pierre Elliot Trudeau HS

Mahir Raed Hamid
Queen’s University
Commerce
Bloor Collegiate Institute

Isabella Li
University of Toronto
Political Science & Diaspora and Transnational Studies
White Oaks Secondary School

Barton Lu
University of Waterloo
Biomedical Engineering
A. Y. Jackson Secondary School (North York)

Michael Salib
University of Waterloo
Architectural Studies
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Secondary School

Sophie X F Sun
University of Toronto
Engineering Science
Bishop Allen Academy

Kristian Dylex Monato Suan
University of Waterloo
Computer Science
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School

Jason Zhang
University of Waterloo
Management Engineering
Iroquois Ridge High School

Lucy Zhao
McMaster University
Health Sciences
Richmond Hill High School
2019 Recipients

Michal Moshkovich
McMaster University
Health Sciences
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute

Alan Tam
University of Waterloo
Computer Science
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
2018 Recipients

Sarina Wong
University of Toronto
Philosophy and Public Policy
University of Toronto Schools

Selina Chow
McMaster University
Health Sciences
Havergal College

Shahan Mahmood
Queen’s University
Commerce
Runnymede Collegiate Institute
2017 Recipients

Cassidy Bereskin
McMaster University
Social Sciences
North Toronto Collegiate Institute

Sophia Ge
Western University
Computer Science
Bayview Secondary School

Kate Kim
McMaster University
Integrated Science
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

Daniel Kwon
University of Waterloo
Systems Design Engineering
Bishop Allen Academy

Ben Levy
Queen’s University
Life Sciences
Thornhill Secondary School

Yasal Rajapaksa
Western University
Medical Sciences
Richmond Hill High School