Stories

From a young age, Lika Chowdhury knew what her goals were. She had an early interest in science and medicine. This clear vision became the compass for her high school years, where she geared all her extracurriculars and volunteer work around this purpose. Her...

From student council chambers to cross-border fintech solutions, Morgan Liu’s path has been powered by service, bold choices, and the courage to follow her evolving interests. But one early turning point stands out clearly in her journey: winning the Future Aces...

Saima Imroz has carved out a dynamic career in the automotive industry for herself. A mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Windsor, she currently contributes to camera system development and integration for Ford, including future releases and the...

  “Even if progress feels slow in the short term, zoom out. Look at the bigger picture. Think of all the little pieces of progress.” These are more than words for Nika Moeini— it is lived wisdom. From launching environmental initiatives in high school to helping...

Damilola Ola-Adigun's story extends far beyond the typical hospital setting. Her journey as a registered nurse began shortly after graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a testament to her fierce determination. "I don’t think that I am the smartest...

Over a decade has passed since Narthaanan Srimurugathasan was awarded a Future Aces scholarship. While the specifics of the awards ceremony may have faded with time, his "feeling of gratitude" remains vivid. To this day, he keeps the Future Aces Creed close --- a...

Humility is a lesson that we can all learn as society when you consider that not everyone has the same privilege or opportunities as the other. This became crystal clear to 2015 Future Aces Scholar Katie Chen through her experience working in various countries....

The Future Aces program played a significant role in shaping Kush Patel's values and aspirations, as its early integration into his school was supported by the principal. From his initial involvement in middle school to receiving a scholarship later on, the program’s...

When Dr. Vivian Tsang received the Future Aces Scholarship in 2014, it meant far more than financial support. For her, it was a symbol of belief — in her abilities, her potential, and her drive to lead with purpose. “The scholarship was a reminder of hard work and...

Discipline, Consistency and Accountability – These are all lessons that Sergio Ráez Villanueva stands by and passes on to the next generation. “I'm passing the torch along and helping coach the next young generation.”  Ráez Villanueva is currently a long-distance...

Thomas Dedinsky's journey is a powerful example of how curiosity, opportunity, and support can shape a young person’s future. From experimenting with different interests in high school to launching a career in tech with one of the world’s largest companies, Thomas’s...

Primary care is more than just treating illnesses; it's about fostering health, well-being, and strong communities. Fatima Boulmalf, a 2014 scholarship recipient, shares her perspective as a family physician through her experiences and insights. She emphasizes the...

When Sunint Bindra first learned he’d received a scholarship from the Future Aces Foundation, he was sitting in his high school classroom, unsure of what the future held. “It was definitely a weight lifted off my shoulders,” he recalls. “It meant I could spend more...

Choosing a career path can be overwhelming. There are so many options, and it's something many young people struggle with. If you're feeling lost, you're not alone. 2014 Future Aces Scholarship recipient Kelly He Sun, shares her insights on how to navigate career...

In Mississauga, ON, a Filipino Canadian was born and raised, with a deep-rooted passion for music. From early days performing in her elementary school choir, singing in talent competitions with her younger siblings, attending Cawthra Park Secondary School's music...

In 2018, Halifax native Shaye Tilley won a Future Aces scholarship and moved to Ottawa to pursue a degree in International studies, in global development, at Carleton University. Like most people, she did not anticipate how COVID-19 would drastically alter her...

When health care workers came to the University of Toronto to recruit Science students to assist with implementing the new hospital information system and get hands-on experience in the healthcare sector, Seema saw it as an invaluable opportunity and did not...

Ethel Wai, a 2018 recipient of the Future Aces scholarship, holds a degree in Biology and a minor in English from the University of British Columbia, is currently spending a gap year gaining valuable research experience in the microbiology lab at the British Columbia...

“I've been taught growing up about the social and environmental impacts of what we do as communities. ” he explains. This early awareness shaped his lifelong desire to use his skills for the betterment of the environment and society. Luk Pham has always viewed...

Ahmed’s fascination with sustainability, coupled with her aptitude for math and science, led her to Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo post high school. As the first in her family to pursue a post-secondary education, she navigated the challenges...

Going as far back to being a junior year co-op student at Shoppers Drug Mart, Camille Huo knew that healthcare was the right career path for her. "Since I was in high school, I knew that I wanted to pursue something in healthcare because I’ve always really liked...

Ever since her early aspiration of becoming a Pediatric Psychologist at a young age, Esther Kim has carried on the motivation of helping others in need. As a 2017 Future ACES Foundation scholarship recipient, the ambition to help others in her community has never...

Being a child of immigrant parents and having experienced racism in his childhood, MP Shaun Chen of Scarborough North expresses how he resonated with Herbert H. Carnegie’s story and knew the Future Aces Creed scholarship was the right fit for him. “It was an...

From a small remote community in Northern Ontario to a Product Manager at Microsoft, Kyle Bimm has travelled a long, winding road — literally! Through it all, he still clearly remembers how he felt winning a Future Aces scholarship in 2014. “It was a fantastic,...

“I remember being there. I remember what I wore back in the 90s. I remember being with my parents. I remember the speech my grade 12 physics teacher gave.” Amanda Thomas still reminisces about the night as if it was yesterday. The guidance counsellor at Stouffville...

Raised in a single-parent household, Lindsay Benjamin knew university was always the next step after graduating secondary school. “No matter what, that was how my mom and I approached things growing up,” says Benjamin. “She helped provide me with a lot of...

“It was really nice to be recognized for the leadership work that I had been doing in the community when I was in high school.” Ten years after earning a Future Aces Scholarship, Stephanie Bertolo reflects on its impact in her life. “I’m sure it really helped me get...

Saira Remtulla was always interested in giving back to the community as a young student. “I always had it in me to do voluntary service,” says the elementary school teacher. “It was just something that was important to me.” After receiving a Future Aces Foundation...

Even a full decade later, the memories flood back quickly and easily “I remember being really over the moon!” Roya Abdmoulaie remembers her emotions and actions clearly. “Going to tell my parents, that’s the first thing I did,” says the 2014 recipient of a Future Aces Foundation Scholarship.