Hoda can attend school without worrying about the cost, thanks to the House of Friendship Leadership Scholarship
“This scholarship is changing my life.”
Hoda, a first-year student in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waterloo, is the inaugural recipient of the House of Friendship Leadership Scholarship, made possible by the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation.
The scholarship is awarded to students both on the basis of marks and their leadership involvement in House of Friendship programs – with all expenses paid.
“A weight has been taken off,” said Hoda, as the first generation of her family who has not only graduated from high school, but is also attending university. “Now I can focus on my studies without worrying about the cost.”
Hoda grew up just outside the Chandler Mowat Community Centre, and regularly participated in House of Friendship programs.
“For me, House of Friendship is a part of the community – it’s always been there. It was a place that my friends and I would go to and hang out.”
Hoda had initially planned on taking a year off from school to save for her tuition, taking the program one semester at a time, with full-time work between semesters. Now, she can attend full time, getting her degree that much faster.
“When I first heard about the scholarship, I thought it was too good to be true,” said Hoda. “I really didn’t believe that this could be possible. It’s such a blessing to me and my family.”
Thank you to the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation for changing the odds for bright, young learners like Hoda!
Posted on: July 26th, 2024
