Having immigrant parents, education was always the forefront of their focus, and the Serge Payer Foundation Scholarship was a fundamental factor in not only helping with the expense of education, but in my self-confidence. It supported me to realize the importance of taking responsibility for our community, and supporting the youth where I can.

While attending the Telfer School of Management, I received the All-Canadian Award for academic excellence while being a student athlete, and maintained my status as a Dean's List Student.

Now, seven years after my high school graduation, I've moved into a brand new house in West Ottawa with my fiancée, and my brother and I run several businesses. My central business is in education in order to support young people to express their full potential, with a long-term vision to enter politics and take on as much responsibility as possible - for my family, our community, and our country.

The Serge Payer Foundation Scholarship was a fundamental factor in not only helping with the expense of education, but in my self-confidence. It supported me to realize the importance of taking responsibility for our community, and supporting the youth where I can

To all donors of the Serge Payer Foundation, and the foundation itself - thank you for your support!