Queen Elizabeth Scholars

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Six universities awarded new funding for international student experiences through the QES program

October 23, 2023

$1.6 million in new program funding will support 133 students at six Canadian universities.

October 23, 2023
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Sustainability and climate change

Environmental scientist ‘Kristal Ocean’ leads youth activism against plastic pollution

February 23, 2023

Kristal Ambrose, also known as ‘Kristal Ocean,’ has taken an unusual path in marine sciences – she was a...

February 23, 2023
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Research and technology

Queen Elizabeth Scholarship inspires theatre scholar to build research career in Canada

February 14, 2023

Taiwo’s community engagement activities included collaborating with a faith-based organization on refugee advocacy and facilitating theatre activities with residents...

February 14, 2023
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Advancing studies and research through the Queen Elizabeth Scholars program

January 09, 2023

Queen Elizabeth Scholar Grace Xiaoxi Zhou talks about her placement in population and public health in Australia.

January 09, 2023
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QES: A life-changing experience

January 09, 2023

Queen Elizabeth Scholar Emily LeRoux talks about her placement at a school in Uganda.

January 09, 2023
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Building engaged, global citizens through academic diplomacy

December 08, 2022

Oluwayemisi Olugboji talks about his research and community engagement experiences as a Queen Elizabeth Scholar at the University of...

December 08, 2022
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Skills and talent

Johnston: Let’s boost international education for Canadian students

November 14, 2022

This op-ed was published by the Ottawa Citizen, November 14, 2022 By the Right Honourable David Johnston Former Governor...

November 14, 2022
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Focus on Urban Growth Management

November 10, 2022

Queen Elizabeth Scholar Albert Nyiti talks about his experiences as an urban planning researcher at the University of the...

November 10, 2022
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Community partnership for food security and health

November 09, 2022

Queen Elizabeth Scholar Sarah Crawford from the University of Saskatchewan talks about her experience in Uganda. #QEScholars

November 09, 2022
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Navjit Gaurav, Queen Elizabeth Scholar

October 18, 2022

QEScholar Navjit Gaurac studied architecture and accessibility, and ended up working as a community architect in an economically...

October 18, 2022

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