Senior High Awards & Scholarships

Academic Awards

1. Honourable Mention

   • Average mark of 75-79.4% in core subjects (Science, Math, English, and History/Social Studies)

2. Honours

   • Average mark of 80-89.4% in core subjects (Science, Math, English, and History/Social Studies)

3. Honours With Distinction

   • Average mark of 90-100% in core subjects (Science, Math, English, and History/Social Studies)

4. Most Improved Student

   • Awarded to one student who has obtained the highest overall improvement in the core subjects (Science, Math, English, and History/Social Studies) from the first semester to the current.

5. Top Academic Achievement

   • Awarded to one student in each grade (10,11 and 12) who has obtained the highest average in core subjects (Science, Math, English, and History/Social Studies) during the current academic year.
   • For grade 12, there is a monetary value for this award to support the recipient in pursuing their post-secondary studies.

6. Grade 12 Graduation Award

   • All students graduating from grade 12 will be honoured. 

Special Subject Awards

1. Fine Arts Award

   • Awarded to One Student in Senior High
   • Award Criteria: Portfolio of 5-7 pieces with a short paragraph explaining the thought process behind each piece.
   • Judges will take into consideration:
     • Innovation, creativity, exploration, variety of mediums, and technical skill
     • Letter of Recommendation from an Instructor
     • Academic achievement

2. Athletics Award

   • Awarded to One Student in Senior High
   • Award Criteria
     •  Maintaining a high average in one or more of the three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
     • Participation in extracurricular science activities (science fairs, projects, additional activities)
     • Abstract of a project/research you have participated in or accomplished
   • Judges Shall Take into Consideration
     • Enrolment in two or three of the sciences
     • Letter of recommendation from an instructor
     • Overall academic achievement

3. Sciences Award

   • Awarded to One Student in Senior High
   • Award Criteria:
     • Maintaining a high average in one or more of the three sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
     • Participation in extracurricular science activities (science fairs, projects, additional activities)
     • Abstract of a project/research you have participated in or accomplished
   • Judges Shall Take into Consideration
     • Enrolment in two or three of the sciences
     • Letter of recommendation from an instructor
     • Overall academic achievement

4. Literary Excellence Award

   • Awarded to One Student in Senior High
   • Award Criteria: A writing portfolio of 2-4 pieces (short stories, essays, research papers, etc.)
   • Judges Shall Take into Consideration:
     • Involvement in extracurricular activities (creating writing, contents, clubs, etc.)
     • Innovativeness and creativity
     • Published pieces
     • Academic achievement
     • Letter of recommendation from an instructor

5. Entrepreneur of the year Award

   • Awarded to One Student in Senior High
   • Award Criteria: Project Proposal (including a written component)
   • Judges shall take into consideration:
     • Contribution to the Muslim community, and the larger community
     • Letter of recommendation from an Instructor or Mentor

6. Community Service Award

   • Awarded to One Student in Senior High
   • Award Criteria:
     • Number of hours and type of involvement
     • Level of involvement and impact of involvement
     • Service to community
   • Additional Requirements: Letter of recommendation from a volunteer coordinator or member of a volunteer organization
   • Judges shall also take into consideration the academic achievement of applicants.

Post-Secondary Awards & Scholarships

Academic Awards

1. Honours

   • Average mark of 80-89.4% in all courses

2. Honours With Distinction

   • Average mark of 90-100% in all courses

3. Post-Secondary Graduation Award

• • Must provide proof of graduation

Skill Scholarships

1. Fine Arts Scholarship

   • $1000 Scholarship Awarded to One Post-Secondary Student
   • Award Criteria: Portfolio of 5-7 pieces, with a written rationale explaining the thought process behind each piece
   • Judges will take into consideration:
     • Innovation, creativity, exploration, variety of mediums, and technical skill
     • Letter of Recommendation from an Instructor
     • Academic achievement

2. Literary Excellence Scholarship

   • $1000 Scholarship Awarded to One Post-Secondary Student
   • Award Criteria: A writing portfolio of 2-4 pieces (short stories, essays, research papers, etc.)
   • Judges Shall Take into Consideration:
     • Involvement in extracurricular activities (creating writing, contents, clubs, etc.)
     • Innovativeness and creativity
     • Published pieces
     • Letter of recommendation from an instructor
     • Academic achievement

3. Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship

   • $1000 Scholarship Awarded to One Post-Secondary Student
   • Award Criteria: Project Proposal (including a written component)
   • Judges shall take into consideration:
     • Contribution to the Muslim community, and the larger community
     • Letter of recommendation from an Instructor or Mentor
     • Academic achievement

4. Community Service Scholarship 

   • $1000 Scholarship Awarded to One Post-Secondary Student
   • Award Criteria:
     • Number of hours and type of involvement
     • Level of involvement and impact of involvement
     • Service to the community
   • Additional Requirements: Letters of recommendation from a volunteer coordinators or members of volunteer organizations
   • Judges shall also take into consideration the academic achievement of applicants

5. Inspiring Youth Scholarship (1000$)

   • $1000 Scholarship Awarded to One Post-Secondary Student (by application or by nomination)
   • Award Criteria:
     • Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership skills within their community or chosen field
     • Impact: Has made a positive impact on the lives of others, either through community service, advocacy, or innovative initiatives
     • Character & Integrity: Displays exemplary character, integrity, and upholds ethical values
     • Community Involvement: Actively engages in community activities, fostering a sense of unity and positive change
     • Innovation & Creativity: Demonstrates innovative thinking and creativity in addressing challenges or contributing to positive change
     • Commitment to Social Justice: Advocates for social justice, equality, and inclusivity
     • Positive Role Model: Serves as a positive role model for Muslim youth, embodying the values of perseverance, compassion, and resilience
     • Academic or Professional Achievements: Shows outstanding achievements in academics, career, or a specific field of expertise
   • Additional Considerations: Any letters of recommendation or additional nominations will be highly considered

6. Mr. Ata Khan Memorial STEM Scholarship

• • $1000 Scholarship Awarded to One Post-Secondary STEM Student
  • Award Criteria:
    • High overall average GPA in all courses from the current academic year
    • Recipient must be enrolled full-time in a STEM program (Science, Technology Engineering & Mathematics)
    • Recipient must submit a short essay describing their academic journey highlighting their motivation to enter a field in STEM
  • Judges shall take into consideration:
    • Personal achievements, notable accomplishments, creative projects, etc.
    • Letter of recommendation from an Instructor or Mentor
    • Academic Achievement