The 2026 ONE City Scholarship Recipients
Click here to meet the 2026 ONE City Scholarship Recipients and the inaugural ONE City Kassam Equity Scholars
Click here to meet our 2026 Emerging Leaders!
The ONE City Scholarship Fund was created by educators to support the talents and resilience of Toronto’s young people.
Our recipients have navigated disruptions and challenges with strength, self-awareness, and wisdom beyond their years. Despite the barriers they’ve faced, they have found ways to grow, lead, and thrive. In the face of deep-rooted inequities in our city, they remain hopeful, not just in words, but through action. They are carving out spaces for justice, opportunity, and connection, not only for themselves, but for their families and communities. These exceptional young people are not waiting for change; they are driving it. They are innovators, advocates, and builders of belonging. They are not just leaders of the future; they are already shaping a more equitable world today.
ONE City Scholars know that young people have a lot to offer Toronto
Hear From Our Recipients!
Meet Sahrish, a 2025 ONE City Scholar and Life Sciences student at the University of Toronto. From classes to community projects, she’s balancing leadership, learning, and making an impact every step of the way. Watch her journey unfold and see how she’s shaping the future!
Meet Ryan, a 2023 ONE City Scholar and Concurrent Music and Education student at Queen’s University. Ryan shares his experience as one of our 2025 Emerging Leaders Recipients, reflecting on how mentorship, community, and creativity have shaped his journey. Through music and education, he is committed to uplifting others and contributing to meaningful change.
Meet De’Jan, a 2025 ONE City Scholar and Psychology student at York University. Spend a day with De’Jan as she balances classes, community involvement, and building her own leadership journey. Through her studies and everyday interactions, she’s exploring what it means to show up with intention, authenticity, and care.
