ABOUT

The ONE City Scholarship Fund was created by Toronto educators and their allies to support remarkable students in their post-secondary studies. These students have excelled in spite of the considerable obstacles created by lack of financial resources, marginalization, low expectations, and stigma.

ONE City scholars have an optimistic spirit that allows their gifts to shine. Our scholarship celebrates their achievements and empowers them with support for their next step.  ONE City scholars also become part of a network of students with similar experiences and will be given a variety of mentoring opportunities.

As educators, we see the importance of providing opportunities for young people who have already overcome so much and who have demonstrated that they have the grit to face life’s challenges and be successful. Toronto needs these extraordinary young people to flourish. Our goal is to build a more inclusive city that supports the talent of students from every neighbourhood.  

The ONE City Scholarship Fund receives logistical and administrative support from The Toronto Foundation and The Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS). A member of the Community Foundations of Canada, The Toronto Foundation pools philanthropic dollars and facilitates charitable donations for maximum community impact. TFSS is an independent charity dedicated to supporting Toronto District School Board children and helping remove barriers to their education.

The ONE City Scholarship Fund is an initiative of ONE City Education Society of Toronto (OCES). All donations are eligible for a donation receipt and will be directed to OCES to award scholarships (or to a Canadian University).

ONE CITY EDUCATION SOCIETY OF TORONTO INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Will Wallace, Chair: Kevin Barber, Treasurer; Diane Spivak, Secretary; Lisa Garby, Lydian Johnson, Sean Reginio.

ONE CITY SCHOLARSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE

Will Wallace (Chair), Monica De Jersey, Lisa Garby, Shannon Holness, Lydian Johnson, Mia London, Diane Spivak

2024 Scholarship Selection Committee  

Will Wallace, Mohsen Chowdhury, Joanna DeLos Reyes, Monica de Jersey, Lisa Garby, Shannon Holness, Lydian Johnson,  Mia London, Taejah Noble, Shelique Steele, Diane Spivak, Myles Wagman, Jahnicia Williams