This annual award is given to deserving recipients each year to support their educational and post-secondary goals.
The MOSAIC Awards Committee will give six deserving recipients $5,000 each to pursue academic, professional, or vocational studies.
Thank you for your interest in applying for this award. We are no longer receiving new applications. Only selected candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your participation and wish you the best of luck.
Recipients are selected for meeting some or all of the below criteria:
Abdullah Afif: Abdullah is a dedicated physician from Sana’a, Yemen, with over three years of experience as a general practitioner. He earned his MBBS in 2019, which helped strengthen her clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care. Now in Canada, she is preparing for medical licensing exams with the goal of applying for a Family Medicine residency at UBC to serve diverse communities and support primary healthcare delivery.
Mohamad Tarek Najjar: Tarek is a Civil Engineering student at UBC with a passion for infrastructure and community-based design. He aims to apply practical solutions to real-world challenges and is motivated by the MOSAIC Award to strive for excellence and create lasting impact.
Sahar Mahazi: Sahar is an Afghan immigrant and fourth-year Applied Biology student at UBC, currently preparing for the MCAT. After fleeing the Taliban and restarting her education in Canada, she remains committed to her dream of becoming a doctor. Her lived experience drives her volunteer work with Fraser Health, BC Women’s Hospital, and community support programs aiding vulnerable women and newcomers.
Shigofa Safadari: Shigofa is a recent high school graduate from Afghanistan now pursuing a Bachelor of Science at the University of the Fraser Valley. Since arriving in Canada three years ago, she has remained focused on her goal of becoming a cardiologist.
Zohra Sadat Hashimi: Zohra is an internationally educated nurse from Afghanistan with experience in education, leadership, and advocacy. She played a key role in advancing nursing education and licensing through the Afghanistan Nurses Association and international NGOs. Now in Canada, she is completing a Re-entry Program and working toward becoming a nurse practitioner, continuing her commitment to the nursing profession.
Winner 6 (name withheld for privacy): Winner 6 is a courageous dissident who fled political persecution and is now a protected person in Canada. Despite facing hardship, including homelessness, he has shown resilience and determination. Currently a high school student, he is working toward a diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at BCIT, earning strong praise for his academic efforts and perseverance.
