Awards received: Law Foundation of BC and Kamloops Bar Association Scholarship, Ken Lepin Prize of Business Excellence Entrepreneur and Communications (MBA).
Jones’ work explored the missing middle housing—looking at whether higher density, infill developments ranging from duplexes to live-work setups have the potential to meet residential demand more effectively than single-family homes and how it might fill housing gaps in Kamloops.
“Alongside the invaluable inspiration and direction given by my thesis committee and professors, the financial support from the TRU Foundation has been an incredible validation of countless hours spent working on research that I believe matters. It gave me the opportunity to continue to develop that understanding and contribution—I am beyond grateful.”
Awards received: Kenna Cartwright Memorial Award, Ken Lepin Research Graduate Student Award, WolfPack Athletic Fund, Mike Comte Memorial Award, Hugh Neave Memorial Scholarship, TRU Foundation Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship, WolfPack Athletics Council Award, Kevin Lapa Award.
Jumeau, a WolfPack athlete and student researcher, has a strong interest in wildlife ecology and animal-wildfire relationships. He recently studied the impacts of ski-hill development on black bear diet and is currently studying post-fire lichen regeneration in woodland caribou habitat in Ulkatcho Territory.
“I will forever be grateful for the financial support I have received to complete my studies in caribou and wildfire ecology. It is a privilege to receive this funding, and it inspires me to keep learning and developing my skills within wildlife and conservation ecology. Thank you.”
Awards received: Douglas Morelli Memorial Bursary, TRU Student Union Bursary.
Kajusa has a passion for learning about different cultures. Her research involved studying intergenerational trauma within the South Sudanese community and learning about ways of healing.
“Thompson Rivers University has given me many opportunities and allowed me to do things I would never have done before. I never thought I would receive so many scholarships and be given the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research. Now I am starting my Master of Education at TRU. My advice for new students is to not give up and keep chasing your dreams.”
Awards received: TRU Science Prize.
Scholefield participated in the 2025 TRU Undergraduate Research Conference, sharing his investigation of antimicrobial capabilities of scorpion-venom-derived peptides for pharmaceutical applications.
“Thanks to the financial support, I was able to focus more on my research endeavours which greatly advanced my scientific education and added significant value to my project. I am grateful to TRU for fostering such programs and the donors who make it possible.”
