McCall MacBain Scholarships

Al-Amin Ahamed named 2024 McCall MacBain Scholar

rahul.kalvapalle — Wed, 01 May 2024 14:34:44 +0000

Al-Amin Ahamed named 2024 McCall MacBain Scholar

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Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

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Al-Amin Ahamed (supplied photo)

Al-Amin Ahamed, a doctor of pharmacy candidate at the ��߲ݴ�ý's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, has been named a 2024 McCall MacBain Scholar, joining the fourth cohort of recipients of the scholarship.

McCall MacBain Scholars are selected based on evidence of exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity. They are provided access to a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University, mentorship and a comprehensive leadership program.

Ahamed will pursue a master of public policy in the hopes of advancing health equity in drug policy.

As an undergraduate student at U of T, Ahamed served as social innovation ambassador, orientation co-ordinator and residence don at Innis College. Upon returning to U of T for their second degree, they continued to gain leadership and governance experience, serving as vice-president, professional faculties of the U of T Students’ Union and president of the Undergraduate Pharmacy Society. They also served as president of the PharmaPride club, working to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in health care.

“Words alone cannot articulate what this scholarship means to me. Growing up in a first-generation immigrant household, I never felt that these types of opportunities were meant for people like me,” Ahamed said. “Becoming a McCall MacBain Scholar has transformed my life by making graduate education an accessible reality for me and my family.”

Four other U of T students and one alum received McCall MacBain Awards:

McCall MacBain Finalist Award for use at McGill University

Tamara Altarac (Woodsworth College)
William Lloyd (Trinity College)
Jacob Kates Rose (University College, 2020)

McCall MacBain Regional Award for use at a Canadian public university

Muhammad Ansar (U of T Scarborough)
Yomni Makonnen Tesfaye (U of T Scarborough)

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U of T alumna Abigail Ralph named a McCall MacBain Scholar

Christopher.Sorensen — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:22:44 +0000

U of T alumna Abigail Ralph named a McCall MacBain Scholar

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Christopher.Sorensen Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:22

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��߲ݴ�ý graduate Abigail Ralph has been named a McCall MacBain Scholar for 2023. She’ll head to McGill University in the fall to study neuroscience.

Ralph’s achievements in research and community leadership, plus her skills, potential and character, landed her the prestigious award, which founders John McCall MacBain and Dr. Marcy McCall MacBain modelled after the Rhodes Scholarship. In addition, nine further U of T graduates received runner-up awards (see below).

“It definitely wasn’t easy to be so interested in so many things,” says Ralph, who earned a bachelor’s of science degree from U of T Scarborough this year. “But I found that pursuing them all anyway is honestly great. In neuroscience, people are moulded to think a certain way, but when you have a lot of experiences and learn how to deal with many different personalities, you can really add a lot of nuance. I know now that the more interdisciplinary a person is, the easier it becomes to problem-solve.”

Janelle Brown-Walkus and Linda Bùi named McCall MacBain Scholars

lanthierj — Mon, 16 May 2022 16:46:28 +0000

Janelle Brown-Walkus and Linda Bùi named McCall MacBain Scholars

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lanthierj Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:46

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St. George

Scarborough

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Faculty of Dentistry

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Janelle Brown-Walkus and Linda Bùi

Two ��߲ݴ�ý alumnae have been named McCall MacBain Scholars for 2022.

Janelle Brown-Walkus, who graduated with a master of science degree from the Faculty of Dentistry in 2021, and Linda Bùi, who graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 2018 from U of T Scarborough, will head to McGill University in the fall to study dentistry and public policy, respectively.

Their outstanding achievements, skills, potential and character landed them the prestigious awards, which founders John McCall MacBain and Dr. Marcy McCall MacBain modelled after the Rhodes Scholarship. Six other ��߲ݴ�ý graduates and students received runner-up awards.

Brown-Walkus says she is looking forward to studying for her doctor of dental medicine on her way to a career improving oral health care for Indigenous communities.

“U of T developed my dream to become more than just a practising dentist, but to work in policy,” she says. “I was so thrilled to hear about winning the McCall MacBain Scholarship. It means a lot to me because I wanted so much more than just the curriculum and hands-on training. I wanted to have an environment where I can thrive and become a leader in dental public health.”

U of T students win McCall MacBain scholarships, awards

lanthierj — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:07:17 +0000

U of T students win McCall MacBain scholarships, awards

Academic Achievement

lanthierj Fri, 05/14/2021 - 14:07

Students

St. George

Faculty of Arts & Science

McCall MacBain Scholarships

New College

St. Michael's College

Trinity College

Undergraduate Students

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From left: AJ Bimm and Grace Ma (Photos courtesy of Bimm and Ma)

Two Faculty of Arts & Science graduands are among 20 student leaders chosen from across Canada for the inaugural McCall MacBain Scholarships.

Grace Ma and AJ Bimm were chosen from 735 applicants for the scholarships, which include tuition and fees at McGill University and a living stipend of $2,000 per month.

Scholars are selected for their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity.

A member of Trinity College, Ma will graduate this year with a bachelor of science with a double major in environmental science and English literature. She is involved with Trinity’s literary arts journal, The Trinity Review, co-leads a university-wide environmental action group and volunteers to teach violin to youth. She plans to pursue a law degree at McGill.

Bimm is a member of New College who will graduate with an honours bachelor of arts with a double major in sociology and urban studies. Captain of the varsity track and field team, Bimm recently co-founded the BIPOC Varsity Association, a group for Black, Indigenous and people of colour student-athletes. At McGill, he will pursue a master’s degree in urban planning with a special focus on active transportation and access to housing.

Four other U of T students received McCall MacBain awards:

McCall MacBain Finalist Award ($10,000) for use at McGill University

Nicole Machado, St. Michael’s College

McCall MacBain Regional Award ($5,000) for use at a Canadian public university

Hodan Mohamud, St. Michael’s College.
Katherine Schneider, Victoria College
Foti Vito, Trinity College

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Al-Amin Ahamed named 2024 McCall MacBain Scholar

McCall MacBain Finalist Award for use at McGill University

McCall MacBain Regional Award for use at a Canadian public university

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U of T alumna Abigail Ralph named a McCall MacBain Scholar

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Janelle Brown-Walkus and Linda Bùi named McCall MacBain Scholars

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U of T students win McCall MacBain scholarships, awards

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