Each year, the Canadian prospect research community honours the memory of a cherished colleague by investing in the next generation of its members. This year, the Radikha Jaggernauth Memorial Scholarship will provide financial support for one Apra Canada member to attend the 2026 Apra Canada Conference — apply today to be considered.
About Radikha Jaggernauth
In August of 2012, the Canadian prospect research community lost a valued member. Radikha Jaggernauth passed away after being diagnosed with cancer. Radikha was an Apra Canada Director responsible for the Regional Representatives and had given a great deal of time volunteering with APRA over the years. Radikha contributed directly to the success of a number of organizations including the Heart and Stroke Foundation, UNICEF and the United Way of Greater Toronto. A kind hearted, funny, inquisitive, and focused individual - committed to Apra Canada and the research profession. In Radikha's honour, the 2011-2012 Board of Directors renamed the Apra Canada Scholarships the Radikha Jaggernauth Memorial Scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential.
- Applicants must work at least 50% of the time in advancement research for a nonprofit organization in a non-consulting capacity.
- Applicants must be current members of Apra Canada (former members may renew their memberships before applying).
- Applicants must have permission from their place of work to attend the 2026 Apra Canada Conference
- Apra Canada Board Members cannot apply.
- Applicants must not have a co-worker participating on the Scholarship or Award judging panel. The 2024 panel includes:
- Sandra Gomez, Director, Prospect Research & Pipeline, University of Calgary
- Delphine Rocher-Lewis, Senior Prospect Management Analyst, University of Montreal
- Patrice Obertelli, Business Analyst, University of Montreal
- Award recipients will be expected to share their conference experience in the Scoop newsletter.
Application
Apply here for the scholarship before the due date of August 31, 2026.