This fund carries Dr. Jane Jae-Kyung Shin’s name, but it is built on the untold labor of others. It reflects the sacrifices of Jane’s parents, who left behind everything familiar to start over in a new country so their children could have choices they never had. It honors the teachers, mentors, and communities that provided support before self-sufficiency was possible. None of it was owed, but all of it made a difference.

This story is not unique—immigrants have long carved out places in Canada with little more than grit and faith. They have navigated multiple identities, responsibilities, and expectations, striving to make the most of opportunities that often came at a cost. Education has always been the throughline, not just as a measure of achievement but as a means of securing agency and mobility over one’s own future.

This fund is established in that spirit—that someone else, in a moment of uncertainty, will have a path forward.

• Scholarships: Financial support for students in School District 43 and mature students in the Tri-Cities pursuing post-secondary education. Preference is given to those with demonstrated financial need, particularly individuals from BIPOC communities, conventional refugees, single mothers, former foster youth, individuals with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
• Not-for-Profit Organizations: Contributions to DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, supporting their Awards of Impact which recognize individuals and organizations advancing equity, inclusion, and social justice.

This fund is open for applications during our Application Window.

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