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 117 prizes totalling $50,000, 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 will be announced at the end of August.

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.

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

• 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

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

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

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

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

• Claude Armelle T. (Sherbrooke, QC) – Université de Sherbrooke

• Enzo P. (Sherbrooke, QC) – Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Beginning Awards ($500, $200)

$500 Awards

• Abby S. (Ottawa, ON) – University of Toronto - St. George*

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

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

• 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*

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specialized Program: Education

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

Youth Ministry Studies (Sponsored by Youth Worker Community)

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

Alpha Canada Awards

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

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

Athletes in Action Awards ($500)

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

Inspire Our Nation Conference Awards ($300)

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

Karis Disability Services Awards ($500)

Serving Others

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

P2C Global Missions Awards ($300)

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

Youth for Christ Involvement Awards 

$500

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

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

$200

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

• 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.