TD SCHOLARSHIPS 2026
TOP MARKS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WIN BIG
TD 2026 scholarship recipients receive up to $70,000 over four years of post-secondary education towards tuition and living expenses.
TD Bank Group announced the 20 recipients of its 2026 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership program.
“TD is proud to champion the next generation of Canadian leaders, and we can’t wait to see what they do next,” said Alicia Johnston, VP, Public Affairs.
Current recipients receive up to $70,000 over four years of post-secondary education towards tuition and living expenses. Beyond financial support, the scholarship offers mentorship, work experience, and networking connections that can help recipients build on their community involvement early on.
“I am incredibly proud to have been an early recipient of the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership,” said Dr. Sabine Dhir, Assistant Professor, Strategy and Organization at McGill.
This year’s recipients include:
Suhaib Hashmi, Robert Thirsk High School, Calgary, AB
Having benefited from community leaders who helped his own family overcome struggles and instability, Suhaib vowed to make a difference for other kids. He created a Youth Support Circle at the Al-Salam Centre, offering social and emotional support to children who faced difficult circumstances, as refugees of war or survivors of family crisis. He also co-founded the Al-Salam (“Peace”) Youth Club, which unites male and female members in personal development activities. Suhaib was active in the Muslim Youth Club, to support newcomer and marginalized students and raise cultural awareness at school.
Alpita Patro, Gonzaga High School, St. John’s, NL
Alpita combined her love of STEM subjects with her empathy for senior citizens. She founded Creators of Tomorrow to deliver more than 30 science workshops to youth in under-represented Newfoundland communities. As a regular volunteer at a seniors’ living facility, Alpita witnessed residents’ mobility and cognitive struggles and she encouraged her STEM club members to design and manufacture memory puzzles and 3D card holders, which were eagerly adopted by residents. An avid badminton player, Alpita competed provincially and coached junior players.
Sia Peetush, Laurel Heights Secondary School, Waterloo, ON
Sia strove to create spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued. After her brother who has autism was reproached for his restlessness by attendees at a singing recital, she created Inclusive Music Recitals, an annual talent recital for disabled kids. Sia also revived a Best Buddies chapter at her school to bring together neurotypical students and youth with disabilities through social activities aiming to build friendships and promote inclusivity. She served on the executive of the school DECA and Medical Clubs and held a co-op student research position.
Ansh Ramani, Westwood Community High School, Fort McMurray, AB
Seeing how marginalized communities lacked enrichment opportunities, Ansh became lead organizer for Connect Wood Buffalo (STEM Connect), organizing class trips from isolated communities, so students could attend technology workshops and start their own local STEM clubs. Ansh and his peers also began a STEM Fellowship chapter, developing and delivering hands-on science lessons in elementary schools. He served on the RCMP National Youth Advisory Council, to share views on mental health and safety, and was active on the VEX Robotics team and the Green Initiative to engage youth in environmental projects.
Vedant Sheel, Waterdown District High School, Hamilton, ON
To ensure no one is excluded from things that others take for granted, Vedant created A Voice for the Voiceless, an artificial intelligence system to translate ASL gestures into text-to-speech. This translation system enabled more than 100 families to improve their communications. He also helped build the STEAM Innovation Challenge, a youth-led, non-profit for students to compete to solve real-world issues. Vedant co-founded Codify, an educational platform to make coding and AI learning accessible. He also led the school coding and robotics club, a DECA chapter, and the Hindu Students Association.
Kayenat Zaidi, Western Canada High School, Calgary, AB
To help youth learn about AI and prepare for a technology-driven future, Kayenat established AI Sparck, an AI education club to offer workshops, guidance and coding training for curious youth. She started Cercle Française, a free French tutoring program for local children, and was a founder and executive of the School Yearbook Club. Kayenat was also an Executive Director of the Young Writers Initiative, volunteered as a guide at the Calgary Zoo, and held entrepreneurship presentations for junior high school students with the Fuse Society.
More at td.com/scholarship.