This $5,000 scholarship is for a female refugee who has future leadership goals. It supports their education and training through academic or vocational post-secondary education.
This scholarship was in recognition of the outstanding leadership of Mr. Naizghi, Executive Director of MOSAIC from 2001-2018.
Applications for Eyob G. Naizghi Scholarship Award an open until April 30, 2025.
Candidates must be nominated by a staff member of a community organization. The recipient is chosen based on the following:
Muhaddisa is a first-year student at the University of British Columbia, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with plans to attend Law School after graduation. Passionate about advocacy and community service, she has held leadership positions such as Fundraising Coordinator for the UBC Mental Health Network, VP of Operations at the non-profit organization of Youth of Canada, and has delivered a TEDx talk on refugee experiences.
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