The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (QES) program is Canada’s leading initiative for global student learning and collaboration, fostering the open, connected mindset essential to Canada’s economic future.
The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is on a mission to set Canadians up for success by supporting programming in learning, innovation, leadership, and community building. It is a national effort to ignite Canadian ambition to shape a brighter future for all. The RHF is a non-partisan national charitable organization that amplifies and supports the past, present and future impact of Canada’s Governor General, and seeks to engage all Canadians in the core elements of Canadian democracy. By working in partnership, the RHF celebrates excellence while creating opportunities and connecting communities, all towards the shared purpose of a better Canada.
Bringing emerging leaders together to learn, challenge perspectives, and strengthen leadership across Canada.
Celebrating exceptional Canadian innovations that are making a meaningful impact.
Giving young Canadians a firsthand look at democracy, leadership, and civic engagement.
Celebrating excellence in Canadian journalism that serves the public good.
Increasing equitable access to learning for young people by supporting and connecting organizations across Canada.
Building a global community of scholars through international education, exchange, and collaboration.
Supporting the growth and success of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis educators across Canada.
Strengthening community-led approaches to mental wellness across the North.
Celebrating Canadian innovation and the people turning ideas into impact.
A national fundraising effort to help restore 24 Sussex Drive for future generations.
Coast to coast to coast. Link through to the full impact report.
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Invested in youth-serving organizations in Canada, benefitting over 88K youth
Invested in global education and research opportunities across the country
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YOUTH participated in programming about our parliamentary democracy
EMERGING LEADERS from across the country brought together to build leadership capacity in Canada
Realize Ambition is a national effort to transform aspiration into action and invite Canadians to play a role in building the country we want for the future.
“Having local cultural content integrated into our daily learning plan has brought real spark and excitement to the classroom.”
“Having local cultural content integrated into our daily learning plan has brought real spark and excitement to the classroom.”
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