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Title:

Flight PS752 commemorative scholarship program

Agreement Number:

7471960 P013604001

Agreement Value:

$15,500.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 18, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026

Description:

The PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program is a meaningful tribute to the 176 victims who tragically lost their lives in the PS752 flight disaster on January 8, 2020. Among these victims were brilliant minds and dedicated students who significantly contributed to Canada’s educational institutions. Over the next 5 years, from 2023 to 2028 academic year, Global Affairs Canada will offer 176 scholarships to international and Canadian post-secondary students studying in Canada to honour their legacies. A minimum of 70% of the scholarships will to be granted to international students, reflecting the percentage of international passengers on Flight PS752. This prestigious scholarship offers applicants the chance to receive an average of $25,000.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased inclusive and equitable access to quality higher education by Canadian and international students, reflecting the academic or professional background of the victims of PS752 or fields relevant to air disaster prevention; (2) increased awareness among Canadian and international students of scholarship opportunities created by the program; (3) enhanced promotion of Government of Canada efforts to commemorate the victims of PS752 and their families; and (4) increased awareness among Canadians of the victims of PS752 and to remember and honour their legacies. The PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program will award 176 scholarships to international and Canadian post-secondary students (70% international and 30% domestic students), averaging $25,000, over 5 years, starting in the 2023 to 2024 academic year.

Location:

WATERLOO, Ontario, CA

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q3-0065

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Farhan Majedi

Program:

PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Fund

Program Purpose:

On January 8, 2020, 176 people perished when Iranian military surface-to-air missiles shot down Flight PS752; 55 Canadians and 30 permanent residents were among the victims.

Given the significant number of academics and students among the victims, the Government of Canada determined that the establishment of a scholarship program was an appropriate initiative to recognize the contribution of the victims to post-secondary institutions in Canada and to pay tribute to their pursuit of academic excellence.