A hand onto the
first rung

A local donor would like to fund a $25,000 scholarship
for one of your graduating students. It’s for the deserving
student who’s easy to overlook.

What we ask

One School Contact, a staff briefing, one recipient chosen before June,
and an invitation to your graduation.

What we never ask

Your school never holds money, runs an application process, or sits on
an outside committee.

The First Rung trophy: a carved wooden ladder with a climbing figure, mounted on a base with engraved name plates

How your school is recognized

An engraved name plate on the First Rung trophy in your halls, your school named on our website and in every announcement, a School Spotlight in our newsletter, and word of what happened next for your student.

Download the schools guide

A guide for principals, teachers, and guidance counsellors on who to nominate and
how it works.
PDF, 3.4 MB