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August 2025

Marianopolis Community Supports Four New Awards

The Marianopolis Millennium Foundation, the College’s registered charitable organization, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.


Since its creation, the Foundation has helped ensure that financial support for students at Marianopolis remains among the most generous in the Quebec college network.


Each year, alumni, parents and friends of the College help create scholarships and bursaries through the Foundation to support student success.


Many of these awards honour inspiring faculty members and graduates, reflect deeply held values, and most importantly, provide meaningful support for students as they pursue their studies and ambitions.


The College is proud to recognize this year’s student recipients and to thank the donors who established these awards over the past 12 months for their meaningful support.


If you are interested in finding out more about establishing a scholarship or bursary to support students and honour a member of the Marianopolis community or someone dear to you, please contact: foundation@marianopolis.edu.

Raphaëlla Étienne-Krief, the first recipient of the O'Linda Cuffaro Bursary with Francesco Cuffaro

GDI Environmental Bursary

This $2,000 bursary supports an incoming student who faces financial barriers to education and shows a strong interest in environmental sustainability. Created by GDI, a long-standing Marianopolis business partner, the award reflects shared values of excellence, inclusion, and environmental responsibility. It also recognizes the importance of supporting students from newcomer or first-generation Canadian backgrounds who may face obstacles in accessing post-secondary opportunities.


Inaugural Recipient: Celine Zhang '27


Joanna M. Caballero Scholarship

This $1,500 scholarship recognizes a first-year student entering their second year at Marianopolis who has shown exceptional kindness, generosity, and community spirit. Created by a Marianopolis parent in honour of his spouse, a graduate of the College, the award celebrates the values that shape a vibrant and compassionate campus community.


Inaugural Recipient: Nancy Tang Chen '25


Mary Salisbury Scholarship for Excellence in Sociology

This $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Social Science student pursuing university studies in Sociology, Social Psychology or Human Relations. It recognizes academic excellence and honours the memory of Dr. Mary Salisbury, a respected scholar and longtime professor at Marianopolis.


Inaugural Recipient: Mackenzie Montour '25


O’Linda Cuffaro Bursary

Established in memory of Liberal Arts graduate O’Linda Cuffaro, this $2,500 bursary supports a graduating student entering university studies in Health Sciences. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and a strong record of volunteer work in hospitals or community organizations, reflecting a commitment to helping others facing illness or medical challenges.


Inaugural Recipient: Raphaëlla Étienne-Krief '25

If you are interested in finding out more about establishing a scholarship or bursary to support students, please contact: foundation@marianopolis.edu

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