REGINA, Sask. — The City of Regina is recognizing the 2026 recipients of the Henry Baker Scholarship.
Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their post-secondary education in Regina. Those earning scholarships are students at First Nations University of Canada, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, University of Regina, Avant-Garde College and The Salon Professional Academy.
“Today we celebrate an exceptional group of leaders whose achievements extend far beyond the classroom,” said Mayor Chad Bachynski.
“These recipients have demonstrated an incredible commitment to academic success, community involvement and service to others. Their dedication, character and ambition are inspiring, and we are honoured to support them as they continue to pursue their dreams. Congratulations to the 17 recipients of the Henry Baker Scholarship.”
The 2026 Henry Baker Scholarship recipients are:
|
Name |
School |
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Dez Perreault |
FNUC |
|
Aaron Cardinal |
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies |
|
Aliya Limbada |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
|
Tushti Khatri |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
|
Randa Saeed |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic |
|
Elliana Christoffel |
University of Regina |
|
Zaid Bin Rehan |
University of Regina |
|
Amin Akhavan |
University of Regina |
|
Drea Koroll |
University of Regina |
|
Rafay Maan |
University of Regina |
|
Anthony Martin |
University of Regina |
|
Hortense Matand |
University of Regina |
|
Reese Taylor |
University of Regina |
|
Carissa Melnyk |
University of Regina |
|
Nicole Kistanov |
University of Regina |
|
Alexa Laliberty |
Avant-Garde College |
|
Skye Sanderson |
The Salon Professional Academy |
According to the city, this year’s recipients demonstrate a wide range of academic goals, including careers in medicine, environment, aesthetics, biochemistry and education. Their volunteer work includes contributions to organizations such as Regina Food Bank, Student Energy in Action for Regina Community Health (SEARCH), Regina Youth Climate Justice Coalition and more.
Since its creation in 1990, the scholarship program has awarded $466,000 to 257 students.
For more information on the Henry Baker Scholarship Program, visit //Regina.ca/HenryBaker.
The $1,000 Mryglod Scholarship will not be awarded this year, as no qualifying application was received.
