In partnership with the Barham family and The John Dobson Foundation, bursaries of $2,500 each have been awarded to 21 postsecondary students making impact in their communities across Canada.
Congratulations to the following 2025-2026 Enactus Canada bursary Recipients
The Whitney Barham Social Justice Bursary recipient is Hannah Churchill, a member of the Enactus Memorial University team. This bursary recognizes a student who has demonstrated an active role and interest in promoting social justice and social responsibility, benefiting their community.
Hannah has been deeply engaged in advancing gender equality and safety across Newfoundland and Labrador. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, she is helping to build safer, more supportive spaces for girls and women throughout the province.
As the founder of Right to Rise, Hannah focuses on youth legal advocacy and addressing gender-based violence. Through this initiative, she has established partnerships with organizations such as Girl Guides of Canada and the Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, with additional collaborations currently underway.
Hannah also works directly with young girls, leading workshops that emphasize empowerment, self-love, and digital consent. These sessions extend beyond online safety, equipping participants with vital self-defense skills that help build confidence in their everyday lives. Her focus on social good, has also extended to Hannah’s work as a member of the Memorial University’s Gender and Politics group where she promotes systemic equity and brings the values of social justice into her broader community
Her commitment to safety and innovation is further reflected by her involvement with SafeSip, an eco-friendly, 3D-printed cup lid designed to detect drink tampering, addressing rising concerns with drink spiking in St. John’s.
Together, these experiences have only strengthened Hannah’s dedication to social justice. Her work has deepened her understanding of the challenges faced in her community, allowing her to lead with empathy and provide a voice shaped by the lived experiences of those she serves. As Hannah reflects, “For me, advocating for women’s rights, is about empowerment. My goal in working with these young women is to help create a world where they can grow up feeling protected, respected, and powerful enough to stand up for themselves and others, a world better than this one.”
We are proud to recognize and celebrate Hannah’s contributions through the Whitney Barham Social Justice Bursary, made possible with the generous support of the Barham family.
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The Founder’s Bursary Program presented by The John Dobson Foundation recognizes students who have exhibited superior leadership and gone above and beyond to develop their respective teams. Congratulations to the following recipients.
Sarah Abouchaar, George Brown College |
Yixuan Liu, South Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) |
Pall Agarwal, University of Regina |
Aashna Manocha, Humber Polytechnic |
Megan Chute, Acadia University |
Cameron Miranda, Simon Fraser University |
Avery Cote, Nova Scotia Community College – Ivany |
Jessy Mulamba, Université Sainte-Anne |
Jan Daryl Bautista, Fleming College |
Ellie Namit, University of Manitoba |
Sukhi Dhindsa, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) |
Manya Pant, University of Calgary |
Luca Ghizzardi, University of Guelph |
Estelle Saab, McGill University |
Jonathan Grant, Durham College |
Sara Sail, Mount Royal University |
Sarah Hale, University of New Brunswick |
Abigail Senger, Loyalist College |
Sarah Lacy, Queen’s University |
Benjamin Yen,University of British Columbia – Vancouver |
