James MacKinnon Local 1059 Scholarship Fund Announces 2026-2027 Recipients
Local 1059 is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 James MacKinnon Local 1059 Scholarship Fund.
This year, 26 Local 1059 members and dependants have received $40,000 in scholarships to help support their post-secondary education.
Now in its seventh year, the Scholarship Fund reflects Local 1059’s ongoing commitment to supporting the academic goals of our members and their families. Scholarships are awarded across university, college, and general categories.
University Scholarships — $3,000 each
- Rayne Hobyan
- Hanna Maekebay
- Kiera O’Hearn
- Emily Robertson
- Cole Vagueiro
- Ella Vokey
College Scholarships — $2,000 each
- Anya-Marie Affonso-Perry
- Kendra Camara
- Adam Duffy
- Kyle Rowbotham
- Osama Wady
General Scholarships — $800 each
- Sophia Vooght
- Teonn Clarke
- Emily Meaney
- Olivia Korczak
- Alexis Gray
- Koledyn Brown
- Dannan O’Hearn
- Raven Van Raes
- Luke Kennedy
- Lidya Teklay
- Katie Goulart
- Hyunseo Ryu
- Christina Wall
- Tsebaot Baraki
- Omar Nusir
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients. We wish each of them continued success in their studies and in the years ahead.
Local 1059 would also like to thank the Independent Review Committee for the time and care they put into reviewing this year’s applications and selecting the recipients:
- Jim MacKinnon
- Amir Shenouda
- Chris Bentley
- Chris Peabody
- Terry Rothmaier
Members and dependants planning to attend post-secondary school in the 2027–2028 academic year are encouraged to watch for information about next year’s application period and eligibility requirements in spring 2027.
