MacBain Niagara Falls Scholarship Recipients 2025

Mark leads his school’s basketball team as a captain and has played in volleyball and soccer teams. He has also volunteered as a manager and an assistant coach to the local volleyball and basketball teams for younger children. Mark has played chess since he was five years old and is a two-time champion of the Niagara Catholic District School Board’s chess tournament. Mark has worked for his family business, as well as at a warehouse, a cinema, and a local restaurant. 

Madeline served as the co-president of her school’s Key Club and a Lieutenant Governor for the club’s Eastern Canada District, where she led conferences, meetings, and fundraising efforts. Madeline has also served as a Senator at the school district senate, as Treasurer at the Arts Council, and as a member at her school’s student council. She volunteers with Pathstone Mental Health’s Youth Advisory Committee and at a local art gallery. Madeline plays for the regional soccer team and has previously competed in basketball. Currently, she works as a coach for a children’s sports academy.

Charlotte is the founder of her school’s Drama and Prologue Club, where she secured grants for arts productions. She also serves as Public Relations Lead on Student Council and was the Music Council President. Outside of school, Charlotte is both an actor and a youth mentor with Down the Rabbit Hole, a community musical theatre company. She is a flag football athlete, playing quarterback on her school team and U18 Travel Team and volunteering as a coach for youth teams. She has worked as a historical guide for Niagara Parks Commission, as a referee for the Niagara Youth Flag Football, and as a television actor.

Tommy competes in track and field and football, as well as volunteers as an assistant coach to the teams in school and the community. As a member of the Athletic Council, he supports school events and helps plan tournaments. Beyond sports, Tommy has also volunteered at his local church’s soup kitchen and contributed to fundraising for educational initiatives in Rwanda. Additionally, he co-founded Student Lawn Care, a company focused on providing youth with opportunities to gain work experience. Previously, Tommy worked in retail, maintenance, and groundskeeping.

Maya was the co-Captain of her school’s Robotics Team, where she led programming, strategic planning, and design efforts while competing in regional competitions. She is an active volunteer with the St. David’s LEOs Club, having served as both President and Vice President. She is also a founding member of the Appreciating Cultural Diversity Club, fostering a more inclusive school environment. Maya has competed in soccer, basketball, and squash.  She has worked as a co-op student at an architectural design studio and as a kitchen coordinator at a wedding venue.

Immanuel serves as Vice President of his school’s Student Council, where he facilitates council meetings, liaises between the student body and school administration, and organizes school events and fundraisers. He has also been an active member of the School Chaplain’s Crew, Athletic Council, and Black History Month Committee. Over the past few years, Immanuel competed in several school sports teams, including curling, badminton, and volleyball. He is also a regular volunteer with school events such as Open Houses. He works as a host at two local restaurants.

Amal is a member of the Multicultural Club where she helps organize events that make other newcomer students feel welcome at her school. She is also helping launch a tandem language learning initiative to foster cross-cultural connections within her school community. She previously organized charitable events to support families in need and led a peer study group to help classmates prepare for exams. Amal also worked as a receptionist and translator at a hospital, as well as a cashier at a local supermarket.