Knowledge First Financial understands how part of a student’s success in their studies is through their financial education security. To help alleviate some of this burden, Knowledge First Financial created a scholarship for graduate students who have achieved great things in academics, illustrated passion within their field of study and demonstrated a commitment towards community involvement.

These students had to submit a personal statement describing their accomplishments and the impact they hope to make while demonstrating their personality, a resume filled with their engagement, their academic records, and references.

Let’s meet the incredible students who have inspired the Knowledge First Financial team!

Graduate Award Winners

Marina Angel from Ottawa, Ontario is working towards a Master of Science in Physiotherapy.

Mathieu Barnes from London, Ontario is studying Occupational Therapy.

Andie Blankenstein from Toronto, Ontario is currently working towards of Master of Science in Bioethics.

Jake Brill from Richmond Hill, Ontario is currently in a Masters of Biochemistry with a specialization in Astrobiology.

Tony Fan from Vancouver, British Columbia is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy.

Harleen Hehar from Surrey, British Columbia is studying in her Doctor of Medicine degree.

Rutvij Khanolkar from Calgary, Alberta is studying in his Doctor of Medicine degree.

Amélie Légaré from Québec City, Quebec is working towards her Maîtrise en Médecine Moléculaire avec mémoire.

William Zhuo-Ming Li from Cupertino, California is working towards his Doctor of Medicine degree.

Claudia Nieuwland from Minesing, Ontario is currently in her Doctor of Medicine degree.

Julianah Oluwafunmilay Oguntala from Guelph, Ontario is studying for her Doctor of Medicine degree.

Khushmanjot Pamma from Mississauga, Ontario is working towards her Doctor of Optometry.

Tripat Sandhu from Abbotsford, British Columbia is studying in her Juris Doctor degree.

Doreen Sangaraganesan from Woodbridge, Ontario is in her Master of Public Health degree.

Aria Shokoohi from West Vancouver, British Columbia is working towards his Doctor of Medicine degree.

Piremiya Thayanantham from Quebec City, Quebec is working towards her Doctor of Medicine degree.

Hilary Trask from Sydney, Nova Scotia is completing her Master of Science in Physiotherapy.

Mianchen Wang from Toronto, Ontario is studying in her Doctor of Medicine degree.

Joy Wang from Penticton, British Columbia is working towards her Graduate program in Biomedical Engineering.

Carrie Williams from Sherwood Park, Alberta is working towards her Master’s in Education.


Congratulations to all 20 of the Knowledge First Financial Graduate Study Award! This award will reopen in the spring of 2022 in an ongoing effort to support graduate students.