Empowering Future Leaders

Empowering Future Leaders

Fanshawe celebrates inaugural WSIB Scholars.

Last fall, 25 students were named the first-ever recipients of the WSIB Scholars program, an initiative made possible by a $2 million donation from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). These students, pursuing studies in business, information technology and nursing, represent a diverse group of learners whose education will be supported by this new partnership.

Recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, leadership potential and commitment to values such as accountability, collaboration, empathy and integrity. This distinguished group reflects the qualities the WSIB and Fanshawe aim to foster, creating a foundation not just for professional success, but for meaningful contributions to their communities and industries.

This award has been life changing,

says Ava Drysdale, a WSIB Scholar enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting program.

“Before I received the award, I was uncertain if I could even start the program, but because of the WSIB’s generosity, I am able to completely focus on my studies.”

The initiative reflects the power of community collaboration. This scholarship not only provides financial support for students but also strengthens the connection between local business needs and student success. Through targeted investment in education, Fanshawe and the WSIB are ensuring students graduate with the skills necessary to thrive in key sectors, further bolstering the workforce.

“The WSIB Scholars Program allows us to invest in students today as part of our plan to hire top talent in the future,” says Jeff Lang, WSIB President and CEO. “We are proud to support the academic journeys of these 25 outstanding scholarship recipients. I look forward to seeing the contributions they will make in their fields and the community, and I would be delighted to one day welcome them as WSIB employees.”