National Union scholarship winners for the 2025-2026 academic year

December 3 2025

Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 9 scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are offered to members and the children/grandchildren and the foster children/grandchildren of current or retired NUPGE members who are enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary public institution.

“NUPGE is pleased to provide scholarships to students attending postsecondary education at public institutions across Canada. We receive essays of such high quality and thoughtful composition that the decision making around these awards is quite challenging,” said Bert Blundon, President of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).

The National Union is pleased to announce the 2025 winners of these awards.

Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship

Thea Hartley

Thea’s parent, Caroline Swann, is a member of BCGEU/NUPGE. Thea is enrolled as a full-time student at Camosen College.

Scholarship for Black Students

Raeandra Ryan

Raeandra’s parent is Tashai Davis Ryan, who was a member of MGEU/NUPGE. Raeandra is enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Toronto.

Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Teeka Tyndall

Teeka’s parent, Kendra Tyndall, is a member of SGEU/NUPGE. Teeka is enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Saskatchewan.

Scholarship for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students

Laura Potter-Smith

Laura Potter-Smith’s parent is Johnn Potter-Smith, who is a member of BCGEU/NUPGE. Laura is a full-time student at the University of Victoria.

Scholarship for Students of Colour

Bryan Guo

Bryan’s parent, Yunyong Guo, is a member of BCGEU/NUPGE. Bryan is enrolled as a full-time student at the University of British Columbia.

Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship

Brooklyn Manning

Brooklyn’s parent is Gail Manning, who is a member of the NAPE/NUPGE. Brooklyn is enrolled as a full-time student at Memorial University.

Tommy Douglas Scholarship

Olivia Bouillet

Olivia’s parent, Leianne Bouillet, is a member of HSAA/NUPGE. Olivia is enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Alberta.

Young Worker Scholarships

Mitchell Lane

Mitchell Lane’s parent is Corren Lane, who is a member of the BCGEU/NUPGE. Mitchell is enrolled at Thompson Rivers University.

Isabelle Bennett

Isabelle’s parent, Michelle Bennett, is a member of MAHCP/NUPGE. Isabelle is enrolled at Lakehead University.

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