Toronto, ON / Vancouver, B.C. September 19, 2024— LifeLabs, Canada’s leading medical diagnostic laboratory, is pleased to announce the 2024 LifeLabs Family Scholarship winners. This annual program provides scholarships to the dependent children of LifeLabs employees to support their post-secondary education. The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership, extracurricular activities, volunteering, employment, and an essay on teamwork and inclusivity. LifeLabs Family Scholarship highlights LifeLabs’ commitment to supporting future generations.
LifeLabs awarded ten $2,000 scholarships this year, alongside one additional $2,000 scholarship provided by The Co-operators, a partner dedicated to community support.
“At LifeLabs, we believe in the power of education to transform lives,” said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs. “These scholarships are one way we can invest in the future of our employees’ families, helping the next generation of leaders and innovators achieve their goals.”
This year’s recipients across Canada have demonstrated outstanding leadership, community involvement, and academic excellence. We are honoured to support these talented individuals as they embark on their educational journeys.
British Columbia Recipients
Ramya Shah, Richmond, B.C. — University of British Columbia, Major: Science
- Ramya’s leadership in youth initiatives, particularly in his school’s New Faces Leadership program, and his focus on biotechnology and sustainability have marked him as a standout. Ramya is the son of Diplai Shah, a Lab Assistant at LifeLabs.
Udayvir Randhawa, Surrey, B.C. — Ace Community College, Program: Harmonized Electrical Foundation
- Founder and President of his school’s Chess and STEM clubs, Udayvir has also volunteered extensively with the City of Surrey and the SGL Charitable Society. He is the son of Mandeep Randhawa, a Laboratory Operations Supervisor at LifeLabs.
Mara Dirlau, Pitt Meadows, B.C. — McGill University, Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Mara led her volleyball team to multiple championships as captain and has been actively involved in school leadership and the arts. She is the daughter of Laura Dirlau, a Lab Assistant at LifeLabs.
Joven Gill, Surrey, B.C. — University of Northern British Columbia, Major: Health Sciences
- Joven’s leadership in running a youth chess program and his volunteer work in a community kitchen emphasize his commitment to service. He is the son of Pardeep Gill, a Client Services Coordinator at LifeLabs.
Ontario Recipients
Zara Rehman, Milton, ON — Toronto Metropolitan University, Major: Business Technology Management
- Zara led GenGreen, promoting sustainable living, and has excelled in music. She is the daughter of Neelam Rehman, a Lab Patient Technician at LifeLabs.
Dev Pandya, Brampton, ON— McMaster University, Major: Arts & Science
- Dev has served as student president and valedictorian, volunteering with various community organizations. He is the son of Panula Shukla, a Medical Lab Technologist at LifeLabs.
Faith Tong, Mississauga, ON — University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, Major: Business Administration and Computer Science
- Faith co-founded the East Asian Student Association and has been a key leader in DECA and her church community. She is the daughter of Whee-May Chee, a Sourcing Process Support Specialist at LifeLabs.
Darshee Solanki, Brampton, ON — University of Toronto, Major: Computer Science
- Darshee has supervised summer camps, tutored math, and participated in clubs like Model UN and Computer Club. She is the daughter of Alpa Solanki, a Lab Technician at LifeLabs.
Kavya Patel, Scarborough, ON — Wilfrid Laurier University, Major: Business Administration
- Kavya co-founded the Gujarati Student Association and served as Vice-President of Model UN. She is the daughter of Pinal Patel, a Lab Patient Technician at LifeLabs.
Maheen Zaidi, Mississauga, ON — McMaster University, Major: Life Science
- Maheen has been active in the Math Club and public speaking, and she volunteers extensively in her community. She is the daughter of Erum Zaidi, a Lab Technician at LifeLabs.
John Dcunha, Mississauga, ON — Toronto Metropolitan University, Major: Mechanical Engineering
- John’s mentoring in Taekwondo and involvement in athletics and community service highlight his leadership skills. He is the son of Mary Dsilva, a Lab Technician at LifeLabs.
LifeLabs is proud to support these outstanding students, and we look forward to their continued success.