YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford Celebrates 2025 Youth Scholarship and Peace Scholarship Recipients
19-11-2025
YMCA Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford is proud to share the recipients of the Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship and the Christopher Cutler Youth Development Scholarship, recognizing youth who are leading positive change in their schools and communities.
These scholarships honour young leaders who are making a meaningful impact in their schools and communities through peace-building, cultural awareness, and youth empowerment initiatives.
The YMCA extends heartfelt congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients and project leaders. These scholarships are more than awards, they are investments in the next generation of changemakers.
2025 Christopher Cutler Youth Development Scholarship Recipients
This Christoper Cutler Youth Development Scholarship recognizes Hamilton youth who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to personal growth and community development. Recipients are awarded $1000 to support their education and career development.
Misael Esteziaw, Cathedral High School
Inioluwa Oyetunji, Bishop Ryan Catholica Secondary School
2025 Farah Family Youth Peace Scholarship Recipients
Awarded to schools for student-led projects that promote peace, inclusion, and cultural understanding:
Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School, Brantford, ON
Culture Sports Day: $300.00
Canadian Flags in Prominent Spaces: $200.00
North Park Collegiate & Vocational School, Brantford, ON
North Park Welcomes the World: $350.00
Brantford Collegiate & Vocational School, Brantford, ON
Culture Food Village & World Culture Week: $500.00
Assumption College, Brantford, ON
Confidence Closet: $400.00
Annunciations of our Lorde - Annunciation of our Lord, Hamilton, ON
IDEAL School: $400.00
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, Burlington, ON
ND Business Leadership Club: $350.00
These scholarships are part of the YMCA’s broader mission to support youth leadership and development across the region. As students enter the next chapter of their academic journeys, the YMCA celebrates their achievements and the positive change they are creating.
