The Thrive Refuge Bursary Award

In partnership with

"Supporting Newcomers Build Their Futures in Canada"

In 2023, Thrive Refuge established its Bursary Award. The Bursary aims at recognizing and supporting talented refugees in their pursuit of musical education and personal growth in Canada.

The Thrive Team is so proud to have established this program. Its significance extends beyond just financial support; it symbolizes how the universal language of music can really enhance lives.

We awarded a $2500 scholarship to Hyo Jung Jung. She quotes:

“I am from South Korea and studied music education at the University of Victoria in 2017. After I completed my master’s program in 2021, I started my PhD. My research is on music teachers’ identity and the music teacher communities that create musical experiences. Before coming to Canada, I was a learning resource teacher in Korean public elementary schools, a homeschooling mother of two sons, and a songwriter and piano performer. Now I teach students piano and music composing at my home in Langley. It is my great enjoyment to explore my students’ individual musical journeys together.”