Westland Foundation

09/28/2026

Orange Shirt Day reflects Westland Foundation's commitment to providing opportunities for students to learn, grow, and build a brighter futures through education.

Westland Foundation celebrates Orange Shirt Day with the students of St. John's High School.

09/26/2026

This evening, a Westland Scholar enjoyed a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game, courtesy of a generous Westland Foundation donor 🏈

We’re grateful to our donors for creating opportunities and memorable experiences for Westland Scholars.

09/22/2026

Westland Foundation proudly supports inner-Winnipeg students as they pursue post-secondary education at RRC Polytech, the University of Manitoba, and the The University of Winnipeg. The Westland Foundation Education Fund (WFEF) is committed to helping students pursue their educational dreams, build brighter futures, and create a lasting impact in their communities.

Westland Foundation attended the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce BIZ Breakfast: The State of Post-Secondary Education. It was a valuable opportunity to hear guest speakers, Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba , and Fred Meier, President and CEO of RRC Polytech, discuss the future of our post-secondary education system.

Westland Foundation continues to develop educational opportunities for inner Winnipeg students to continue on their educational journey.

09/15/2026

06/05/2026

Meet Klymentii Hyrshylo, a proud 2025 Westland Scholar. He graduated from Gordon Bell High School and is now studying Finance at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.

Enrolling in post-secondary education was not easy for Klymentii. After moving from Ukraine to Winnipeg, he stepped into a completely new life. But his focus on pursuing post-secondary education never changed. During the day, he attended school in Winnipeg, and in the evenings, he continued his studies online with his school in the Ukraine. Two schools over different time zones, and long, exhausting days – but he kept showing up.

That determination carried into his summer holidays, where he worked as a lifeguard, saving what he could toward his education. For Klymentii, this journey has always been about more than a degree – it’s about building a future for his family and setting an example for his younger brother.

But determination alone isn’t always enough.

That’s where YOU play a major role in the lives of inner-Winnipeg students who dream of pursuing post-secondary education.

Through the Westland Foundation, your support helped ease the financial pressure he was carrying and allowed him to stay focused on his education. It showed him that his effort matters and that someone believes in what he’s working toward.

Today, Klymentii is working toward his goal of becoming an investment banker, with plans to support his family and give back to the community that supported him.

There are many more students just like Klymentii – driven, capable, and ready – but still facing barriers to starting or continuing their post-secondary education. With your continued support, more inner-Winnipeg youth can move forward with the same confidence and shape their future.

Help make their future possible.

Make a difference in the lives of inner-Winnipeg youth – make a donation 🫴:
https://westlandfoundation.com/get-involved/donate-form/

06/02/2026

Kaila Namit’s goal has always been clear. A graduate of Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute and a proud Westland Scholar, Kaila was inspired to become a nurse at a young age. Her mother and older sister, who both work in healthcare, and her father fully support her dream of pursuing nursing.

Today, she’s in her fourth year of the nursing program at the University of Manitoba, gaining real-world experience and building a future where she can care for others while creating stability for herself.

But the journey hasn’t been easy.

For her parents, supporting two children in nursing – one of the more demanding programs –came with real financial pressure. Like many immigrant families, Kaila’s parents are balancing multiple responsibilities, including supporting loved ones back home.

“The Westland Foundation Education Fund is massive financial aid,” Kaila shares. “With my accelerated program, it’s more difficult to work while in school. Although my family helps with tuition, it’s hard for them to manage everything. Westland’s scholarship support not only helps financially, but it also relieves the mental stress of my semester fees.”

For Kaila, this support means more than just covering costs – it means being able to focus, to keep going, and to believe in what’s possible.

Stories like Kaila’s are a reminder: a Westland scholarship is more than financial support—it’s a pathway to building your future and helping students turn determination into opportunity.

Applications for the Westland Foundation Education Fund scholarship open June 1 and close June 30 this year.

Take the next step toward your future and get prepared to apply:
https://westlandfoundation.com/scholarship/application/

And don’t keep it to yourself—share this opportunity with a friend. You could help someone take a life-changing step toward their future.

05/30/2026

Every parent wants to see their child succeed and build a strong future.

For many inner-Winnipeg students, pursuing post-secondary education comes with real challenges. Rising costs and other barriers can make it harder to take that next step, even for students with strong goals and potential.

Access to financial support can make a big difference. That’s where the Westland Foundation Education Fund provides support.

Westland Foundation Education Fund scholarships provide financial support but so much more like the confidence to continue their education and the reassurance that their hard work truly matters. For parents, it brings peace of mind—knowing their child can move forward with stability and confidence in their future.

✅Explore this opportunity with your child today: https://westlandfoundation.com/scholarship/application/

05/26/2026

Attention Westland Foundation Supporters!

You are invited to attend the 2026 Westland Foundation’s Breakfast on Tuesday, June 9 at the RBC Convention Centre.

Join us in raising support for inner-Winnipeg students and their post-secondary educational goals.

We’re pleased to share that Mayor Scott Gillingham, City of Winnipeg, will be the keynote speaker

Be part of a morning that helps shape brighter futures through education.

Get your tickets today and support us in empowering inner-Winnipeg youth. Email [email protected] to purchase the tickets.

05/25/2026

🎓Westland Foundation Scholarship applications open June 1–30, 2026 for inner-Winnipeg students graduating in 2026–27.

Empowering inner-Winnipeg youth is at the heart of what we do. The Westland Foundation Education Fund (WFEF) supports students who aspire to pursue post-secondary education at the University of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, and RRC Polytech.

This scholarship opportunity is a pathway to a future, students build through their own efforts. Academic performance from Grade 7 to Grade 12 contributes to Westland Foundation Education Fund scholarship eligibility, recognizing the dedication and hard work students put in throughout high school.

Share this opportunity with friends or family members who might be eligible to apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Applications open June 1 and close June 30.

Learn more: https://westlandfoundation.com/scholarship/application/

05/21/2026

Have questions about Westland Foundation’s Scholarships?

Check out our updated FAQs and get answers to all your queries https://westlandfoundation.com/scholarship/faq/