Scholarship Recipients

hannah fernandez
2025/2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Hannah Fernandez is a graduating student from Transcona Collegiate with aspirations to pursue a career in dentistry through the Diploma in Dental Hygiene program at the University of Manitoba. She has a deep passion for creating safe environments for her peers and is committed to helping people feel supported and included.

Throughout her time at Transcona Collegiate, Hannah progressed from member to head executive to president of Student Leadership in her final year. In this role, she led school-wide initiatives to foster a strong sense of community. As a leader of the Filipino Culturama Club, she played an important role in celebrating cultural diversity by bringing events to life. Hannah spent all four years as a stage manager in the TC Theatre Program and extended her passion into the community by stage managing a production at the 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival, which received a five-star review from the Winnipeg Free Press. As a dedicated athlete, she was a member of the JV and Varsity Volleyball teams and served as captain.

Beyond school, Hannah has contributed to her community through volunteering with local theatre organizations and leading initiatives such as food drives for the Transcona Food Bank. Her efforts have been recognized through achievements including being named a regional winner of the Otis Made to Move Communities challenge, helping secure $20,000 USD for her school, and receiving the Manitoba School Board Award Certificate of Merit for exemplary citizenship. Hannah hopes to continue making a meaningful impact by combining her compassion, leadership, and dedication to service in her future endeavours.