The Jean Ip Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 Jean Ip Foundation Scholarship Awards recipients.

This year’s selection process was highly competitive. We received applications from many talented and dedicated students facing significant financial challenges. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and effort.

Selection Criteria

Each application was carefully reviewed by our selection committee based on the following criteria:

-Financial Need – Priority was given to applicants facing significant financial hardship.

-Academic Achievement – Including GPA, test scores, and academic performance.

-Community Involvement – Recognizing leadership and meaningful contributions to community service.

-Personal Statement – Evaluated for clarity, depth, critical thinking, and communication strength.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

We are pleased to recognize the following individuals as this year’s scholarship recipients:

O’Ryan Unger – $10,000

Winnie Wu – $10,000

Alexander Wong-Ma – $5,000

Cailyn Seo – $5,000

Cluddia Mok-$5,000

Eden Wu – $5,000

Elisha Cheung – $5,000

Emma Bockner – $5,000

Keziah Yuen – $5,000

 Lily Chen – $5,000

Minh (Khoa) Ong – $5,000

Owen Qiu – $5,000

Ryan Huang – $5,000

Ryan Kariminia – $5,000

Sophia Hu – $5,000

In addition, the following recipients from Greater Vancouver School Districts will each receive a $2,000 scholarship:

Josephine Perez – Moscrop Secondary School

Felicia Leekumjorn – Burnaby North Secondary School

Sol Park – Burnaby Mountain Secondary School

Olivia Nwabueze – Cariboo Hill Secondary School

Joy Tienaho – École Alpha Secondary School

Brendan Saltel – Vancouver Community College

Catherine Abdelmalek – Vancouver Community College

Emma Westcott – Vancouver Community College

Elinor Cook – Vancouver Community College

Jorja King-Jones – Vancouver Community College

These students have shown exceptional promise, resilience, and a deep commitment to their education and communities. They embody the values of the Jean Ip Foundation.

The Board of Directors congratulates the recipients and looks forward to supporting their academic journeys.

For any inquiries, please get in touch with Ophelia Ko at (778) 855-8682.

About the Jean Ip Foundation

The Jean Ip Foundation provides financial assistance through scholarships, bursaries, and other aid to post-secondary education students. Our mission is to empower individuals through education and community engagement.

The 2025 Jean Ip Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony will take place on:

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Richmond Campus

Room 2550, 8771 Lansdowne Road, Richmond, BC

For out-of-province participation, please use the following Google Meet details:
Jean Ip Foundation Scholarship 2025 Award Ceremony
Wednesday, June 25 · 10:30am – 12:00pm
Time zone: America/Vancouver
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