Return to success scholarships, 2023 edition: our winners
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For the 12th year, the Literacy Foundation is celebrating the perseverance and determination of
learners who have successfully completed a literacy or basic training program by awarding its Go
Getters’ Bursaries. Through the generous contribution of the Desjardins Foundation, 20
bursaries of $1,500 each are awarded to adults who have continued their learning journey to
boost their literacy skills and thus improve their living conditions.
L’École autrement, from the Carrefour jeunesse emploi the l’Outaouais
Centre de services scolaire des Draveurs
Driven, tenacious Annabelle faced down several obstacles as a teenager. Lost and addicted to drugs, she felt different from everyone else. Despite a rough start to life, the support workers
took good care of her. Her motivation and discipline have put her on the path to success.
Centre d’éducation des adultes du Saint-Maurice
Centre des services scolaire de l’Énergie
Dyslexic and struggling to keep up in school, Annie had to leave high school. With a great deal of patience and perseverance, she was able to return to the learning path of her dreams: a DVS in
secretarial studies. Her journey is a testament to the efforts she has made.
Centre Tétreaultville
Centre de services scolaire de Montréal
Spousal abuse, a destroyed family: life hasn’t been kind to Cathie. But it hasn’t had the last word—she wants to finish high school and then go on to CEGEP. Full of ambition and goals, she
can count on her dedication to succeed.
Centre d’éducation des adultes des Sommets de Magog
Centre de services scolaire des Sommets
With severe ADHD and a lack of motivation and support, Christine didn’t think she could succeed in school when she left at age 15. A few years later, she realized that with purpose and
good will, she could do it. Now, many doors are open to her.
Centre d’éducation des adultes Saint-Hyacinthe – Acton
Centre de services scolaire de Saint-Hyacinthe
Isabelle is a woman with a big heart. Despite her mosaic Down syndrome, this mother of two decided to go back to school after working for the same company for 20 years. Her motto is: ”Be
capable and gain more skills!”
Centre Ferland
Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l’Île
After arriving in Canada at the age of 17 and living with a foster family, Jennifer was able to count on her guidance counselor for unfailing support. A DCS in nursing is her dream. With a lot
of hard work and support, her future is in her hands.
Centre d’éducation des adultes Saint-Hyacinthe
Centre de services scolaire de Saint-Hyacinthe
After a difficult academic journey, switching schools several times due to an obvious loss of motivation, Jérémie decided to regain control of his life and go back to school. Appreciation and
recognition got this young man back on track.
Centre L’Impact de Rivière-Rouge
Centre de services scolaire des Hautes-Laurentides
Karolan, a 24-year-old single mother, shows extraordinary perseverance. Despite life’s ups and downs, family upheaval and financial instability, she keeps her goal in her sights: to pursue higher education in literature. She has never lacked courage or determination.
Centre de formation l’Impulsion Centre de services scolaire de Laval
Born with a developmental delay, Ray was long rejected by his peers and found it hard to adapt to school. Meeting Mariana, his teacher, helped him to believe in his dreams once more. His
goal is to become a personal support worker.
Centre d’éducation des adultes Saint-Hyacinthe – Acton
Centre de services scolaire de Saint-Hyacinthe
Having experienced a difficult childhood, moving from one foster home to another, Rock didn’t start life off on the right foot. During his last incarceration, he discovered the benefits of therapy. He even took part in a reintegration program, which gave him a new lease on life.
Tasnim Shalati
Centre d’éducation des adultes Jeanne-Sauvé
Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Tasnim has only one dream in mind: to finish her studies and to work. Despite the obstacles and a hasty departure from her country of origin due to war, this 23-year-old woman keeps her head on her shoulders. With her strength of character and a family to rely on, she can brave any storm.
L’Envol Adult Education Centre
Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Témiscamingue
Despite her profound anxiety and mental health problems, Alysha never loses sight of her goal: to open a veterinary clinic. She intends to succeed with the help of her incredible teachers. With
her good intentions at school, she fights to offer her children a peaceful future.
Centre de formation générale des adultes
Centre de services scolaire des Îles
Having made complicated life choices and with a partner who left too soon, Cécile plunged into drugs and alcohol, thinking she’d found a way out … to no avail. With great perseverance and
resilience, she decided to take control of her life. Inspired by the strength of her two children, she took the initiative to return to school and volunteer in her spare time.
École forestière de La Tuque
Centre de services scolaire de l’Énergie
When he returned to school, Dave didn’t know what he was getting into. Despite many apprehensions, his courage helped him overcome his greatest fear: dropping out of school. With great pride and gratitude to his teachers, he can now position himself as a man who wants to succeed.
Centre de formation générale des adultes L’Horizon
Centre de services scolaire de l’Or-et-des-Bois
At the age of 8, Denieuse left school. On the eve of her 60th birthday, she decided to return to school. This hard-working, energetic woman successfully balances work,
family and studies. A mother with a heart of gold, she has shown great perseverance in her quest for a better quality of life.
Centre Frère-Moffet
Centre de services scolaire du Lac-Témiscamingue
A talented artist, Geneviève has demonstrated that she can achieve specific goals. With ADHD, social anxiety and a difficult family situation, nothing has ever been easy. But Geneviève, with
her great intellectual potential and extraordinary sensitivity, is on the verge of realizing her greatest dream: to study drawing at Concordia University.
Alpha-Témis
To boost his self-confidence despite his stuttering, Luc, a retired janitor, wanted to learn to read and write. Gifted with a good memory, great potential for success and unrivalled curiosity, he
brilliantly overcame all the learning difficulties he faced. You’re never too old to learn, and Luc is the perfect example.
Centre d’éducation des adultes Chandler–Grande-Rivière
Centre de services scolaire René-Lévesque
With recurrent depression and family problems, life hasn’t always been easy for Annie. At the age of 28, she decided to go back to school to prove to her family and child that she could do it.
Her goal: to obtain a DVS in accounting. Her courage and steadfastness have made her into the accomplished woman she is today.
Centre de formation professionnelle L’Envol
Centre de services scolaire René-Lévesque
After being out of school for 20 years, Annie returned to school with a heavy heart. When she was younger, she experienced a lot of bullying at school. Despite severe dyslexia and dysorthographia and an associated language development disorder, there was no stopping this 38-year-old mother. Supported by her school’s teachers, she rose to the many challenges she faced.
CFP du Grand-Fjord, Pavillon L’Oasis
Centre de services scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay
Stéphanie, a young Indigenous woman, proved to her teachers that she was resourceful, eager to succeed and capable of rising to the challenge of going back to school. In order to promote
oral hygiene and alleviate the lack of dental clinics in her community, she would like to make it her profession. Her dearest wish is to inspire other First Nations women to study.
Marie-Hélène La Mothe
Chargée des communications et mobilisation
