2025
- Abby M. (North Island College)
- Emma M. (McMaster University)
- Caden C. (Simon Fraser University)
- Fiona Y. (University of British Columbia)
- Emmaura R. (University of Western Ontario)
- Victoria L. (Dalhousie University)
- Shelene D. (St. Thomas University)
- Wendy B. (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
2024
- Jenna S. (University of Moncton)
- Samuel C. (Fanshawe College)
- Flora J. (University of British Columbia)
- Virginia C. (University of British Columbia)
- Natasha T. (University of Ottawa)
- Judy M. P. (Athabasca University)
- Matthew S. (McMaster University)
- Meghan P. (McMaster University)
2023
- Ian G. (University of Toronto)
- Jean O. (Laurentian University)
- Sarah G. (Wilfrid Laurier University)
- Dalainey D. (University of Ottawa)
- Madeleine P. (University of British Columbia)
- Emily B. (St. Thomas University)
- Jaydane J. (Western University)
- Sarah D. (University of Calgary)
2022
- Enrica G. (University of British Columbia)
- Brendan O. (University of British Columbia)
- Mabel A. (University of Waterloo)
- Navya J. (McMaster University)
- Marina S. (Queen's University)
- Sadie C. (University of Calgary)
- Emma B. (Western University)
- Lara G. (Simon Fraser University)
2021
- Sadia A. (University of Calgary)
- Sydney T. (University of Guelph)
- Maya C. (York University)
- Jade W. (University of Manitoba)
- Danielle T. (University of Ottawa)
- Aliza H. (Ryerson University)
- Kristina J. (University of Calgary)
- Nicole A. (McGill University)
2020
- Ben VB. (University of Manitoba)
- Naomi A (University of Ottawa)
- Madison M. (Langara College, BC)
- Annie L. (Western University)
- Sabrina D. (University of Calgary)
- Sophie W. (University of Ottawa)
- Laurel Y. (Athabasca University, AB)
- Tabatha B. (University of the Fraser Valley, BC)
- Michael A. (University of Calgary)
2019
- Camille B., Université de Montréal
- Emma L., McGill University
- Sibusiso M., McGill University
- Cale Y., University of Calgary
- Jamie B., University of Victoria
- Daley S., University of Alberta
- Sophie S., McGill University
- Meshal A., Simon Fraser University
2018
- Alexandra C., University of Alberta
- Bailey W., University of British Columbia Okanagan
- Carolane L., McGill University
- David M., The University of Western Ontario
- Kelsey C., University of Calgary
- Naureen M., University of Toronto-Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
- Tina N., Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University
- Yvonne W., University of Ottawa
2017
- Ariana H., University of Toronto
- Bethany M., St. Mary’s University
- Chauntelle B., Cape Breton University
- Denise Q., Simon Fraser University
- Michelle L., University of Toronto
- Morgan M., Mount Royal University
- Sarah K., University of Toronto
- Shelby B., Vancouver Island University
2016
- Adrianna C., Carleton University
- Demi Q., Brock University
- Graeme Z., Mount Allison University
- Jasmine C., Dalhousie University
- Kelsey C., University of Calgary
- Lisa H., University of Ottawa
- Manda R., University of Victoria
- Sara K., McMaster University
2014
- Maria B., Queens University
- Jenna T., Sir Sandford Fleming College
- Grace D., Wilfrid Laurier University
- Laura W., Wilfrid Laurier University
- Katherine C., University of Toronto
- Megan L., Dalhousie University
- Irene C., University of Toronto
- Michelle L., Ryerson University
- Nisreen A., George Brown College
- Devin R., McMaster University
- Karin K., Ryerson University
- Annie F., Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS)
2013
- Samantha I., Laurentian University
- Sharon R., University of British Columbia
- Nicole F., University of British Columbia
- Alicia N., York University
- Phill A., Academy of Art Canada
- Nathalie E., Lambton College
- Rana C., McMaster University
- Sydney L., University of Guelph
- Nisa M., University of Toronto
- Mickaela C., University of Waterloo
- Susana L., University of Ottawa
- Madison L., University of Calgary
- Alyssa D., Mount Royal University
- Cedrick A., Université de Laval
- Andréane H., Université de Sherbrooke
- Nancy L., College Jean de Brébeuf
2012
- Alexandra S., Laurentian University
- Ashley B., Brandon University
- Audrey L., Université du Québec en Outaouais
- Jennifer L., University of New Brunswick
- Jill L., University of British Columbia
- Joseph J., York University
- Madelayne W., University of British Columbia
- Manda R., University of Victoria
- Megan M., University of Regina
- Molly D., Lakehead University
- Natalie B., Keyin College
- Nikolas H., Dalhousie University
- Shany D., Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
- Sieglinde B., Queens University
- Tahreen M., McGill University
- Tomas S., University of British Columbia
2011
- Ashley S., Memorial University of Newfoundland
- Logan G., University of British Columbia
- Brandi J., Southern Alberta Institute of Technology –SAIT
- Kelsey B., St. Mary’s University
- Kyle M., Humber College
- Katherine M., University of King’s College
- Nicole Y., University of Saskatchewan
- Sarah C., Acadia University
- Sarah M., Cape Breton University
- Michelle L., Humber College
- Brandon B., University of Toronto
- Brittany C., Laurentian University
- Jordan R., Lakehead University
- Amanda C., Nipissing University
- Audrey-Ann C., Quebec
- Shany D., Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Congratulations to…
Shelena Gray-Densmore
2025 Recipient
My name is Shelena Gray-Densmore, and I am a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, N.B. I am a Registered Social Worker, and I live with autoimmune arthritis. This condition requires me to navigate chronic pain, fatigue, and unpredictable flare-ups as a mom, foster parent, full-time master’s student, and social worker.
Living with autoimmune arthritis has helped shape my sense of resilience, professional identity, and my ability to empathize with others. My personal and professional experiences, combined with my lived understanding of chronic illness, allow me to approach my work with compassion, humility, and a strong commitment to advocacy. Despite the challenges of living with chronic illness, I am forever grateful for everything I have learned, the barriers I have overcome, and the connections I have made along the way. I feel privileged for the medical care and treatment options available to me that have ultimately made it possible for me to enjoy the wonderful life that I have and the people I get to share it with!
This scholarship from UCBeyond will provide meaningful support as I continue my graduate studies, helping to reduce the physical, financial, and academic barriers associated with managing autoimmune arthritis while pursuing advanced education. By easing these pressures, I can focus more intently on developing specialized clinical skills and advancing my career in providing accessible, survivor-centred mental health care to individuals and families facing adversity.