Shyann Bent (Saint John, NB)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick

Diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma at age 23

Generously funded by Youth Leadership Foundation in honour of Dr. David Macdonald

Impact of receiving this award:

Receiving the Youth Education Award has had a significant impact on my academic journey and future career in nursing. Being granted such tremendous financial aid allows me to complete my final year of nursing at the University of New Brunswick without the stress of student debt and financial insecurity, enabling me to fully focus on my educational experience. It brings me one step closer to my dream of working on the neuroscience unit with the very same nurses and doctors that saved my life and gave me a fighting chance to continue pursuing my dreams. This scholarship has reaffirmed my commitment to giving back through compassionate and empathetic nursing care, just as it was given to me. Thank you.