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.
