The Angel Foundation for Learning distributed $16,500 in bursaries and awards in 2020.

The Angel Foundation for Learning strives to provide the opportunity for all students to pursue their post-secondary educational dreams through eight bursaries.

We administer four awards. Three of these are aimed to enhance Literacy programs in elementary schools. The Spirit of Inclusion Award assists a deaf & hard of hearing student.

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TOM LEON BURSARY

Taylor Dallin, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

Randesh Wejesundera, Francis Libermann CSS

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING MUSIC BURSARY

Dulce Martinez, Madonna CSS

TANDIA CREDIT UNION BURSARY

Priscillia Luong, St. Joseph's College

MURDOCCA FAMILY LITERACY BURSARY

Robyn Mireille Thibeault, Senator O'Connor

BACCHELLI FAMILY BURSARY

Amanda D'Souza, Francis Libermann CSS

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT BURSARY

Miftahul Jannat Isha, Notre Dame CSS

SPIRIT OF INCLUSION AWARD
Anne Miranda, St. Bonaventure

GEORGE ERMELLINI LITERACY AWARD

St. Antoine Daniel

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING LITERACY AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

Holy Angels

THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING LIBRARY AWARD in honour of Kathy Harding

St. Isaac Jogues

TOM LEON BURSARY

Shane Angelo, Neil McNeil

Olaronke Olusegun, Father Henry Carr

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING MUSIC BURSARY

Andrea Gu Cao, Francis Libermann CSS

TANDIA CREDIT UNION BURSARY

Chantel Houston, Father John Redmond

MARY JANE MCKEEN SKILLED TRADES BURSARY

Eric Chance, Saint Oscar Romero

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING VISUAL ARTS BURSARY

Alea Sofia Antognetti, Father John Redmond

MURDOCCA FAMILY LITERACY BURSARY

Alexia Melo, Saint Oscar Romero

BACCHELLI FAMILY BURSARY

Leo Jhon Rey Macawile, James Cardinal McGuigan

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT BURSARY

Tyrese Wedderburn, Bishop Allen Academy

SPIRIT OF INCLUSION AWARD
Samantha Mendes & April Bautista, St. Victor Catholic School

GEORGE ERMELLINI LITERACY AWARD

St. Dorothy

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING LITERACY AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

Our Lady of the Assumption

THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING LIBRARY AWARD in honour of Kathy Harding

Stella Maris

TOM LEON BURSARY

Matheus DaSilva, St. Mary Catholic Academy

Krista Elisha Salazar Chavez, St. Mary Catholic Academy

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING MUSIC BURSARY

Diana Dawydchak, Father John Redmond

TANDIA CREDIT UNION BURSARY

Yunni Yang, St. Joseph’s College School

MARY JANE MCKEEN SKILLED TRADES BURSARY

Adnel Yoel, Monsignor Fraser College–Norfinch

ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING VISUAL ARTS BURSARY

Ysabela Marie Aranilla Reyes, Father John Redmond

MURDOCCA FAMILY LITERACY BURSARY

Ester-Judit Flores, James Cardinal McGuigan

BACCHELLI FAMILY BURSARY

Betel Andemariam Woldu, St. Patrick CSS

SPIRIT OF INCLUSION AWARD

Mackenzie Distasio, Our Lady of Fatima

THE ANGEL FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING LITERACY AWARD

St. Martha Catholic School

GEORGE ERMELLINI LITERACY AWARD

Our Lady of Victory

TOM LEON BURSARY

Andrew Alexander, Neil McNeil

Adriano Tersigni, Chaminade College

Joanne Ong, Madonna

Danielle Sahadevan, Madonna

BARRY DIEMERT MUSIC BURSARY

Nicole Sharisse Brioso, Madonna

Evan Daniel Wintjes Morin, Cardinal Carter Academy of the Arts

TANDIA CREDIT UNION BURSARY

Lin Tie Xu Kearney, Father John Redmond

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT BURSARY

Erik K. Guerrero, Cardinal Carter Academy of the Arts

THE ANGEL FOUNDAITON FOR LEARNING VISUAL ARTS BURSARY

Chloe Helen St. Croix, Blessed Cardinal Newman

Maria Nguyen, Madonna

MURDOCCA FAMILY LITERACY BURSARY

Ann Marie Elpa, St. Joseph’s Morrow Park

BACCHELLI FAMILY BURSARY

Manuela Adwabi Baffour, St. Basil-the-Great College

MARY JANE MCKEEN SKILLED TRADES BURSARY

Sebastian Gage Thornicroft Mouzinho, Monsignor Fraser College –St. Martin Campus

BARBARA & MAREK BRODZKI LITERACY AWARD

Our Lady of Victory

GEORGE ERMELLINI LITERACY AWARD

St. Jude

SPIRIT OF INCLUSION AWARD

Alexandra C., Holy Name

AFL VISUAL ARTS BURSARY

Elvira Alejandra Baffone, Father John Redmond

Jason James R. Zante, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

BACCHELLI FAMILY BURSARY

Eunice Ivane Si, Loretto Abbey

BARRY DIEMERT MUSIC BURSARY

Julia Serina Brotto, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT BURSARY

Michal Jacob Lemeza, Bishop Allen Academy

MARY JANE MCKEEN SKILLED TRADES BURSARY

Molesha Lennaia Green, Notre Dame

MURDOCCA FAMILY LITERACY BURSARY

Ferd Marie Ramos Policarpio, Notre Dame

TANDIA BURSARY

Gabriel Thomas Blanco-Gomez, St. John Paul II

TOM LEON STUDENT BURSARY

Petra Famiyeh, St. Basil the Great College

John Joshua Gaspar, Chaminade College

Joseph Magnoli, Bishop Allen Academy

Vy Le Huong Nguyen, Blessed Archbishop Romero

TOM LEON STUDENT BURSARY

Kristyn Emily Palaganas, Madonna

Simeon Charles, Blessed Mother Teresa

Bruno Costa, St. Maryʹs CSS

Folake Kayode, St. Josephʹs Morrow Park

BARRY DIEMERT MUSIC BURSARY

Tawny Louise Cortes, Loretto Abbey CSS

TANDIA CREDIT UNION BURSARY

Andrea Joyce Obungen, Senator OʹConnor

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT BURSARY

Ramy Alaaeldin Zidan Elsayed, St. Maryʹs Secondary

MARY JANE MCKEEN SKILLED TRADES BURSARY

Jeric Elaydo, Bishop Allen Academy

VISUAL ARTS BURSARY, Sponsored by the Polish Orphan's Charity

Keyona Gallucci, Father John Redmond

Mikahla Rose Iuele, Student of Bishop Allen Academy

Cailin Doherty, Student of Blessed Cardinal Newman

Andres Vasquez Valiente, Student of Bishop Marrocco / Thomas Merton

Alexis Grace Bento Ballem, St. Patrickʹs Secondary

MURDOCCA FAMILY LITERACY BURSARY

Christopher Sean Loose, St. Patrickʹs Secondary

BACCHELLI FAMILY BURSARY

Christopher Ignas Mimata, Chaminade College School

You can direct your donation to the Bursaries and Awards Wing of Support through our Canada Helps page.

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Awards

The Angel Foundation for Learning Literacy Award for Exceptional Students

Description of Award

The AFL Literacy Award for Exceptional Students is administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning. It will be awarded to an elementary school to enhance and expand literacy materials for exceptional children in the school. One award of $500 will be given out annually.

Criteria This award will be granted to an elementary school to purchase literacy materials for exceptional children based on the following criteria:
 the school’s objectives for the use of the funds;
 a list of the materials that will be purchased; and
 a rationale of how these specific materials will benefit the literacy needs of exceptional children in the school. The literacy materials must be directly available and accessible to the exceptional students (books, media etc).

History 

This award honours the memory of Barbara & Marek Brodzki. Barbara, a devoted educator of exceptional children, was an Assessment and Programming teacher with TCDSB. She was a member of the Balanced Literacy Team and one of the initiators of the Fifth Block Program. Barbara was passionate in her love of exceptional children and providing them with quality literature. Marek was also a strong supporter of literacy. The Angel Foundation for Learning is continuing to fund this literacy award for exceptional students.

More information and application form.

George Ermellini Literacy Award

Description of Award

The George Ermellini Literacy Award is a special fund administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning to support innovative programs in family literacy within elementary schools across the TCDSB. A grant of $500 will be awarded each year.

History

This award honours the memory of George Ermellini, a dedicated and much-loved TCDSB educator, well known for his commitment to the promotion of literacy within elementary schools. George served as teacher and principal at several TCDSB elementary schools. In 1985, he worked on Special Assignment in the Board’s Curriculum and Special Services Department. His particular commitment to students with special needs is well known. From 1987 to his retirement in 1996, George served as Superintendent of Education. He worked tirelessly with schools across the system and in addition found time to serve on many boards, archdiocesan, community and government committees. George is remembered for his warm smile and faith in his fellow educators – a faith that challenged and inspired all with whom he worked.

More information and application form.

Spirit of Inclusion Award

Description of Award

The Spirit of Inclusion Award is administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning. It is designated for a TCDSB student who is deaf or hard of hearing and in Grade 8. The award, which recognizes the spirit of inclusion, provides $100 financial support towards hearing loss management for costs such as hearing aids, batteries and FM systems.

More information and application form.

The Angel Foundation for Learning Library Award in Honour of Kathy Harding

Description of Award

The AFL Library Award in honour of Kathy Harding is administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning to help develop, improve and augment an elementary school library within the TCDSB. A grant of $500 will be awarded each year for the next three years to purchase books for school libraries.

History

Kathy Harding was a long-serving TCDSB employee first working as an Education Assistant, and since 2001, as a Library Technician, completing the Board certification for both positions.

She is a firm believer in living Catholic values. She saw her role as a steward of the library resources and was dedicated to fostering student achievement by providing quality books, an environment reflecting student needs, and offering choice. Kathy firmly believes that promoting literacy, gives all students the tools necessary to stand up, be heard, and promote success.

She is well known throughout the Board for her civic engagement. Her calm voice of reason has guided her strong commitment to service, contributed to her students’ success, her role as a Library Technician and her career accomplishments within the TCDSB. This award is to support libraries reflecting her values.

More information and application form.

Bursaries

Bacchelli Family Bursary

Bursary Description

The Bacchelli Family Bursary is administered through The Angel Foundation for Learning. It is designated for a TCDSB student who is a recent immigrant to Canada working to achieve his or her educational dreams through post-secondary education. This bursary in the amount of $1,000 is designated to help alleviate some of the financial strain of post-secondary education for a recent immigrant, who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies at a post-secondary institution.

More information and application form.

Exceptional Student Bursary

Bursary Description

This bursary will be presented to a graduating student who is identified as exceptional and there is evidence of financial need and/or personal challenges. This bursary, in recognition of academic achievement and contribution to the school community, provides financial support in the amount of $1,000 towards post-secondary education at the university or college level. It can also be applied to a community-based program to support an exceptional student following graduation from a TCDSB secondary school.

History 

A.S. Meneguzzi, a former Associate Director of Finance with the TCDSB established a fund to support students with special needs following his retirement. This fund was transferred to The Angel Foundation for Learning and is used to support this bursary for students with exceptionalities. This bursary also recognizes former senior staff members of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, who have made financial contributions to The Angel Foundation for Learning’s Bursary program. Norman Forma, a former Director of Education, was widely respected for his collaborative, compassionate and student-centered leadership, Norm Forma is remembered for his interest in promoting increased opportunities for students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Frank Meagher, a former Superintendent of Special Programs provided provincial leadership on behalf of exceptional children. Sandra Montgomery, a former Superintendent of Special Services showed unwavering commitment and compassion for students with special needs.

More information and application form.

Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades Bursary

Bursary Description 
This bursary of $500 is awarded each year to a TCDSB secondary student, to defray costs associated with pursuing an apprenticeship program or continuing post-secondary education in the skilled trades.

History
Mary Jane McKeen taught for over 34 years, the last 17 with the TCDSB. She passionately believes that for children who have skills working with their hands, this bursary will help them fulfill their dreams and realize the value and dignity of work in the skilled trades. Through this bursary, Mary Jane honours her parents, George and Wanda Wymer, who each enjoyed a long and fulfilled life because of their hard work, determination and talents. George, an accomplished carpenter and gardener, and Wanda, a fabulous cook and baker, were excellent role models for their children and grandchildren. Their grandchildren, David and Christopher McKeen, continue to demonstrate these same talents and admirable qualities.

More information and application form.

Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary

Bursary Description
This bursary, in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded annually to a graduating student who requires financial assistance in order to pursue studies in the area of English at a post-secondary institution.

History 
The Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary honours the memory of Carmela Murdocca. This bursary will be awarded to a TCDSB secondary school graduate in order to help defray the cost of post-secondary education. As a young immigrant woman from a rural background, with family duties and responsibilities, Mrs. Murdocca was never afforded the opportunity to further her education. She always regretted this life circumstance. She strongly encouraged her children and grandchildren to continue their studies, as she believed that her lack of education had limited her opportunities in life. This bursary was established in her memory to assist a student in realizing his/her dream in further pursuing post-secondary studies in the area of English.

More information and application form.

Tandia Bursary

Bursary Description

The Tandia Credit Union established this bursary, which is awarded to a TCDSB secondary school graduate in order to help defray the cost of post-secondary school education. This bursary is administered through the Angel Foundation for Learning. A bursary for $1,000 is presented annually to a graduating student, who requires financial assistance in order to pursue post-secondary studies at a college or university and has made outstanding contributions to their school community.

More information and application form.

Tom Leon Student Bursary

Bursary Description

The Tom Leon Charitable Foundation established the Tom Leon Student Bursary for graduates of a TCDSB Secondary School in order to help defray the cost of post-secondary school education for students that require financial assistance. This bursary will be awarded to two graduating students – one female and one male who require financial assistance in order to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited institution. This may include a university, college or other program of study. Each award in the amount of $5,000 is designated to help defray tuition costs.

More information and application form.

The Angel Foundation for Learning  Music Bursary

History & Bursary Description
This scholarship honours the memory of Barry Diemert, a former TCDSB superintendent. Barry was passionate in his belief that the lives of every student should experience the enrichment of music. Barry will always be remembered for his love of music and the dedication and excellence he brought to music education throughout the TCDSB.

Thanks to a generous bequest by Bob Wilson, a former TCDSB employee, The Angel Foundation for Learning is able to offer a scholarship of $1,000 to help a student experiencing financial need with tuition fees. The successful applicant will be a graduating student planning to pursue studies in Music at the post-secondary level.

More information and application form.

The Angel Foundation for Learning  Visual Arts Bursary

History & Bursary Description

This scholarship honours the memory of Mario Gasparotto, a dedicated and much-loved TCDSB educator, well known for his commitment and passion to the arts in TCDSB schools. He inspired many art students and was a mentor to many art teachers. As a Superintendent of Education, Mario was known for his love of art, his breadth of knowledge, his high standards and his generous manner with students and teachers.

Thanks to a generous bequest by Bob Wilson, a former TCDSB employee, The Angel Foundation for Learning is able to offer a scholarship of $1,000 to help a student experiencing financial need with tuition fees. The successful applicant will be a graduating student planning to pursue studies in Visual Arts at the post-secondary level.

More information and application form.

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