Aamil Mohammed Ferhath always believed in giving back and has done so passionately at every opportunity. He feels he has been blessed in life and that it is his responsibility and duty to pay it forward and help as much as possible.
Aamil enrolled at Nipissing University in 2019 as an international student from Chennai, India and graduated in 2021 with a Post-baccalaureate diploma in Business Administration. As a student, he was actively involved in the Nipissing community as a volunteer Student Recruitment Ambassador and a mentor and advocate for international students. He continues his mentorship role today by sharing his experiences and offering guidance to new international students.
Having travelled halfway across the world, Aamil said the Nipissing community was very welcoming, and that he learned a lot through shared experiences. “I am what I am today because of the volunteerism and the community involvement I engaged in,” said Aamil.
When it came to completing scholarship applications, Aamil found that despite his eligibility on all other criteria, there weren’t any awards that international students would qualify for since international students are not considered residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. This gap inspired him to later establish the Aamil Mohammed Ferhath Award, believing strongly that change starts from within.
The Aamil Mohammed Ferhath Award is awarded to a Nipissing University international student pursuing a business degree or diploma and who demonstrates a commitment to volunteerism and on-campus community involvement.
“Today, I am happy that I was able to make that change happen,” he shared. “I hope this encourages more people to contribute towards this cause.”
Aamil is now an International Student Advisor at Canadore College and is currently working to complete his Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) designation as well as the Real Estate Salesperson program at Humber College. He hopes to one day open a restaurant in North Bay and spend his time cooking his favourite meals.
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