Uchenna Academy Endowment
Scholarship and Bursary Program
For Immediate Release: 01/14/2025
Increase in Scholarships and Bursaries for 2025-’26
Toronto, ON — Uchenna Academy is now offering an increased scholarship and bursary program for our students. The newly announced endowment will provide fee reductions to a select number of students starting in the 2025–2026 school year. This generous gift highlights our commitment to addressing the need for an accessible NBA academy school model, where student-athletes receive top-tier coaching (including athletic therapists and strength and conditioning coaches) alongside academic support, and personal development resources. Professional leagues such as the NBA have emphasized the need for athletically focused schools that ensure targeted basketball development, highlighting the benefits of a streamlined, comprehensive model where young student-athletes will minimize injury and burnout as a result of excessive game loads.
Our school’s mission emphasizes personal responsibility, teamwork, and adaptability. While basketball is a key part of our program, it serves as a tool to instill discipline, perseverance, and leadership skills. Our goal is to prepare students for meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.
This endowment builds on our legacy of supporting families, with over $200,000 in scholarships and bursaries to be awarded to our students. It reflects our dedication to providing accessible, high-quality education and comprehensive training for all.
This initiative strengthens our community and empowers students to achieve their fullest potential. We are deeply grateful for this act of generosity and look forward to another successful year together. To apply, families need to follow our existing application procedures, whcih can be viewed HERE.