‘You have to be humble, but you also have to know what you’re bringing to the space and how to talk about your work’
Mia Scroggins-Hadley, an Art Education – Visual Arts student at Concordia, has been selected as one of 20 Canadians to join the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University. The scholarship covers tuition and a living stipend and includes mentorship opportunities and a leadership curriculum.
Scroggins-Hadley will pursue a Master of Education in Educational Psychology while joining an interdisciplinary group of students.
In addition to their academic achievements, Scroggins-Hadley was recognized for their community involvement in education and advocacy for students with disabilities. During their studies, they founded a disability studies book club and a chronic illness peer support group and worked as library coordinator at the Fine Arts Reading Room. They also volunteered as a tutor and dance teacher’s aide.
Scroggins-Hadley encourages students interested in prestigious awards to see the application process as an opportunity to better understand their own strengths and perspectives.
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