Below, we have listed successful Synergee Scholars from previous years.

Synergee looks forward to hearing from a diverse range of applicants, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, culture, spirituality, or socioeconomic status. Special consideration will be given for individuals who are in financial need and/or are members of an underserved/minority community.

1. 2020

   Ashlyn Sweitzer

   

   I am a role model for people growing up with or without orthopedic difficulties, and I [aim] show [others] that you can overcome any obstacles in your way if you work hard at it. The Synergee Scholarship will help me achieve my goal of being a Shelter and Wildlife veterinarian while continuing to pursue my athletic career as a Varsity Wrestler.

   Ashlyn is finishing grade 12 and will soon be embarking on her post-secondary education. She participates in a variety of school sports, including track and field, mountain biking, cross country running, and wrestling. This future-veterinarian is our Feb 2020 Synergee Scholar!

   Ashlyn’s story of overcoming odds from a young age grabbed our attention! She was born with a right club foot deformity which impacted and limited her ability to walk, run, and participate in sports. Despite much of her life up until Grade 8 being spent in casts, braces, night splints, and shoe lifts, her grit and determination kept her involved in sports. Her display of strength and persistence throughout this time is nothing short of inspiring.

   For example, to keep pace with her peers, she would adapt her run to a bear crawl position; and, more times than not, she could outrun them! Her physical challenges gave her all the more reason to work harder and go after goals that some viewed as impossible. Since, she has won numerous awards for her performance on school sports teams, and concurrently achieved academic excellence.

   Ashlyn has been awarded $1000 and a Dorm Room Fitness Pack to support her through undergrad and veterinary school. She will participate in Varsity Wrestling as she works to become a Shelter and Wildlife Veterinarian. We are so proud to support future leaders in fitness like Ashlyn who embody the traits of strength, determination, and inclusivity. This is what Synergee Athletes are made of!
2. 2019

   Megan Rubin

   

   The Synergee Scholarship will help me achieve my goal of becoming a Chiropractor and help with all the costs that come with moving to a new city and being a full-time student. I believe I was chosen because I value accessibility, and that’s what Synergee is all about. It is a relief to have some of my school costs covered, and this scholarship will allow me to continue staying active in my free time. Thank you, Synergee

   Megan is from Thunder Bay, ON. She is in her third year of her Kinesiology Undergraduate Degree at Lakehead University.

   From a young age, sports and fitness has played an integral roll in her life. From basketball to martial arts, Megan has been both a teammate and a leader. Whether it’s starting an intermural team with her university friends to encourage them to play basketball on their study breaks or teaching at-risk youth martial arts and self-defense to raise their confidence, Megan loves sharing her knowledge and love of fitness with everyone she meets.

   Megan is determined to be a Chiropractor. After completing her Bachelor Degree, she plans to move to Toronto to complete another 4 years of intense schooling. She can’t wait to help others through a health-related career. Outside of school and work, she will continue to encourage her friends, family, and all those around her to find solace and enjoyment through movement.

   Megan has been awarded $5000 to alleviate some of the financial pressures that come with post-secondary education. Her dedication to making fitness goals more accessible and achievable to those around her – through teaching others and her unyielding excitement – makes her the perfect candidate for the Synergee Scholarship.