Announcing Recipients of the 2026 NEXT Steps Awards

Award Recipients

Congratulations to the recipients of the NEXT Steps Awards!

P2C-Students is excited to announce the recipients of its 2026 NEXT Steps Awards for students entering their first year of post-secondary education this fall. P2C-Students is pleased to celebrate this awards program in partnership with Youth for Christ/Youth Unlimited.

This year, the P2C-Students NEXT Steps Awards is awarding 113 prizes totalling $55,000, including the largest award valued at $5000 and one at $2000. Additionally, there are 114 other awards between $200 and $1000. Application for these awards was accessible in French. The award recipients are selected in two phases. The first on May 28 had 74 awards. The second was announced at the beginning of September.

Each applicant completed an awards application and provided two references: a peer reference and a reference from a mentor, leader, or pastor. After evaluating every application, we are thankful for each and every applicant for their diligent work and the overall quality of responses. We want to wish each student the best in their transition to college or university. 

As a reminder, there is no obligation for the award applicants or recipients to connect with P2C-Students; however, we are pleased to invite any and all students to connect with P2C-Students as they explore the Christian faith or seek community during their time in post-secondary education.

P2C-Students looks forward to providing each of the applicants opportunities to thrive as they take their next steps into post-secondary. For other incoming students who would like to connect with P2C-Students locally, where possible, please visit our NEXT page.

The next round of applications open December 2026. Bookmark the NEXT Steps Awards page, or subscribe to receive reminders for future award applications.

Recipients of the 2026 P2C-Students NEXT Steps Awards

* Recipient has not confirmed school.

$5000 Award

• Hannah P. (Toronto, ON) – University of Waterloo

$2000 Award

• Naomi C. (Coquitlam, BC) – Simon Fraser University

$1000 Awards

• Chukwuemeka A. (Charlottetown, PE) – Trinity Western University

• Elizabeth H. (Weyburn, SK) – University of Saskatchewan

• Ella P. (Pembroke, ON) – Algonquin College - Ottawa

• Sophia Z. (Toronto, ON) – Queen’s University

• William A. (Montréal, QC) – John Molson

• Xu H. (Roxboro, QC) – Université de Montréal

$500 Awards

• Arielle F. (Repentigny, QC) – McGill University - Macdonald

• Francisco Joel L. (Saint-Eustache, QC) – Université du Québec à Montréal

• Frédérique T. (Mirabel, QC) – Cégep Marie-Victorin

• Gloria N. (Richmond, BC) – University of British Columbia

• Jadon Andrew R. (St. Catharines, ON) – University of Toronto - St. George

• Julianna G. (Sarnia, ON) – University of Ottawa

• Kelia J. (Gatineau, QC) – Université Laval*

• Kristelle K. (Verdun, QC) – Université du Québec à Montréal

• Luke A. (Winnipeg, MB) – Providence University College*

• Olivia W. (Kelowna, BC) – Millar College of the Bible

$200 Awards

• Alanna P. (Kirkton, ON) – Western University

• Ana S. (Mississauga, ON) – Toronto Metropolitan University

• Anika M. (Victoria, BC) – University of Victoria

• Anna D. (Kitchener, ON) – University of Ottawa

• Anna G. (Midland, ON) – Trent University

• Annie Francesse J. (Trois-Rivières, QC) – Collège Laflèche

• Ayevbosa O. (Toronto, ON) – University of Ottawa

• Ben C. (Enderby, BC) – Millar College of the Bible

• Brianna S. (Kelowna, BC) – Okanagan College - Kelowna

• Courtney S. (Sundre, AB) – Briercrest College and Seminary

• Dylan L. (Langley, BC) – University of British Columbia

• Inioluwa O. (Hamilton, ON) – Toronto Metropolitan University

• Isaac R. (Casselman, ON) – Redeemer University

• Isaac V. (Langley, BC) – University of the Fraser Valley

• Isabella Y. (Thornhill, ON) – Queen’s University*

• Jann Christiann M. (Yellowknife, NT) – University of Toronto - St. George

• Joshua D. (Sherbrooke, QC) – Cégep de Sherbrooke

• Kacey P. (Abbotsford, BC) – University of the Fraser Valley*

• Karina C. (Aurora, ON) – University of Toronto - St. George

• Landon S. (Langley, BC) – Trinity Western University

• Leah C. (Courtice, ON) – Redeemer University

• Madeleine R. (Gaspé, QC) – Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

• Mikayla N. (Swastika, ON) – Nipissing University

• Natalie E. (Winnipeg, MB) – University of Manitoba

• Olivier B. (Sherbrooke, QC) – Faculté de Théologie Scriptura

• Rayna P. (Calgary, AB) – Mount Royal University

• Samara S. (Windsor, ON) – University of Windsor

• Samuel O. (Ottawa, ON) – Carleton University

• Shekinah F. (Rothesay, NB) – McMaster University

• Shulamite T. (Calgary, AB) – University of Toronto - St. George

• Tristan M. (Saint-Majorique de Grantham, QC) – Cégep de Sherbrooke

• Tya L. (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia

• Uhunoma Diamond O. (Scarborough, ON) – McGill University

New Beginning Awards ($500, $200)

$500 Awards

• Abby S. (Ottawa, ON) – Queen’s University

• Evelyne V. (Trois-Rivières, QC) – Bishop’s University*

• Marlene D. (Scarborough, ON) – Tyndale University

Olaniran Apollinaire Cyr Loïc A. (Victoria, BC) – Université Laval

• Reena Shaw M. (Toronto, ON) – Ontario Tech University

• Sara Alejandra S. (Gatineau, QC) – University of Ottawa

$200 Awards

• Ange Rivana K. (Montreal, QC, Canada, QC) – Cégep Ahuntsic

Regional Awards ($500)

• Aleta D. (Arborg, MB) – University of Manitoba

• Aurora P. (Montreal, QC) – McGill University

• Caitanna H. (Mapledale, NB) – New Brunswick Community College

• Giovanna C. (Calgary, AB) – University of Calgary

• Isabel K. (Dartmouth, NS) – Dalhousie University

• Joseph W. (Surrey, BC) – University of Toronto - St. George

• Joshua F. (Lewisporte, NL) – College of the North Atlantic

• Kallie A. (Ellerslie, PE) – University of Prince Edward Island

• Owen J. (Warman, SK) – University of Saskatchewan

• Salomé P. (Woodbridge, ON) – York University

Program-Based Awards ($500)

Arts & Humanities: Film and Television

• Kylie H. (Markham, ON) – Sheridan College - Oakville*

Business: Sauder School of Business

• Gladys H. (Vancouver, BC) – University of British Columbia

Healthcare: Health Sciences

• Isaac P. (Vaughan, ON) – Queen’s University

Sciences and Engineering (Sponsored by Canadian Scientific and Christian Affilitation)

• Cade F. (Winnipeg, MB) – University of Manitoba

• Evan V. (Surrey, BC) – University of Waterloo

• Joel B. (Milton, ON) – Toronto Metropolitan University

• Ofuowicho O. (Edmonton, AB) – University of Alberta

Specialized Program: Education

• Jael W. (Regina, SK) – University of Regina

Youth Ministry Service (Sponsored by Youth Worker Community)

• Tianna E. (Ajax, ON) – Ontario Tech University

Youth Ministry Studies (Sponsored by Youth Worker Community)

• Leah E. (Chesley, ON) – Redeemer University

Nursing (Sponsored by Nurses Christian Fellowship Canada)

$500 Awards

• Brooklynn C. (Airdrie, AB) – MacEwan University

• Shelby L. (Hanover, ON) – Georgian College - Owen Sound

$250 Awards

• Ainsley B. (Calgary, AB) – Prairie College

• Favour G. (Saskatoon, SK) – Norquest College*

• Hannah M. (Weyburn, SK) – University of Saskatchewan

• Norah H. (Winnipeg, MB) – Providence University College

• Precious O. (Vaughan, ON) – Seneca Polytechnic - King

• Princess A. (Ottawa, ON) – Toronto Metropolitan University

• Shaina S. (Lethbridge, AB) – University of Lethbridge

• Tyler M. (Oakville, ON) – Queen’s University*

Alpha Canada Awards

• Caleb S. (Caledonia, ON) – University of Waterloo*

• Katie T. (North York, ON) – McMaster University

• Mienke S. (Kelowna, BC) – University of British Columbia - Okanagan

• Winnie U. (Ottawa, ON) – Algonquin College - Ottawa

Athletes in Action Awards ($500)

• Diya D. (Halifax, NS) – Dalhousie University

• Lily O. (Bright's Grove, ON) – University of Guelph

Christian Camping International: Canada

Summer Camp Leadership ($500)

• Leah M. (Morden, MB) – Université de Saint-Boniface

• Tasia T. (North Cowichan, BC) – Vancouver Island University

Summer Camp Leadership ($250)

• Claire C. (Kitchener, ON) – Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

• Evan T. (Cambridge, ON) – Steinbach Bible College

• Katelyn G. (Edmonton, AB) – University of Alberta

• Mya K. (Wadena, SK) – University of Saskatchewan

Inspire Our Nation Conference Awards ($300)

• Daryna S. (Saskatoon, SK) – University of Saskatchewan

• Salome Zvi L. (Winnipeg, MB) – University of Toronto - St. George

Karis Disability Services Awards ($500)

Serving Others

• Amana L. (Burnaby, BC) – University of British Columbia

Celebrating Gifts

• Sanaa S. (Cambridge, ON) – Carleton University

P2C Global Missions Awards ($300)

• Amiyah M. (Three Hills, AB) – University of Alberta

• Kaeden H. (Markham, ON) – Western University

Youth for Christ (Youth Unlimited) Involvement Awards 

$500

• Elishia S. (Ajax, ON) – University of Toronto - Scarborough

• Jericah W. (Riverview, NB) – Kingswood University

• Also recognized: Hannah Palmer (recipient of the $5,000 NEXT Steps Award)

$200

• Ceili J. (West Kelowna, BC) – Summit Pacific College

• Jana D. (Windsor, ON) – University of Ottawa*

• Justice W. (Winnipeg, MB) – University of Manitoba

• Megan G. (Carman, MB) – Carleton University

• Noah T. (Maxville, ON) – Trent University

Acknowledging our Financial Supporters

We would like to acknowledge that the 2026 P2C-Students NEXT Awards were made possible by a small group of generous financial partners, and program partners. The principal gift was given “In memory of Renee Dueck, who had a passion to mobilize people into mission."