Youth in Business & Community

The Barrhaven BIA is proud to recognize graduating students at all 6 of Barrhaven’s high schools who demonstrate initiative, resilience, and a strong connection to their community or the world of work. This bursary is intentionally designed to complement traditional academic scholarships by celebrating students whose strengths may not be fully reflected through grades alone, but who show strong potential through character, effort, and real-world engagement.

Barrhaven has a uniquely young and growing population, with nearly half of residents under the age of 30, and six high schools located within walking distance of our commercial districts. Through this program, we are looking to build stronger, more intentional connections between students and the local business community.

Each school will award a $1000 bursary, sponsored by the Barrhaven BIA, to a student who best represents the criteria:

Students must:

  • Be a graduating student from a Barrhaven-area high school
  • Demonstrate clear connection to business, entrepreneurship, or community leadership
  • Intend to pursue:
    • Post-secondary education, OR
    • Skilled trades/apprenticeship, OR
    • Entrepreneurial/business pathway

Students should be evaluated based on:

  1. Initiative & Work Ethic
  2. Entrepreneurial Spirit
  3. Resilience & Determination
  4. Community Connection
  5. Future Intent

Watch for more information on the winners in July! Awards will be presented at each of the schools’ Commencement Ceremonies in June 2026.