The Ellen Bell Memorial Scholarship honours the legacy of a passionate YMCA volunteer and creative leader whose commitment to community continues to inspire future generations. This annual award supports a female post-secondary student pursuing a career in marketing or advertising who reflects Ellen’s values of kindness, curiosity and service.
Ellen Bell was a talented and creative individual who made a difference in the lives of those who knew her. Ellen is lovingly remembered for her boundless energy, intelligence, kindness, and willingness to commit herself to the betterment of her community. She was a passionate volunteer with the Y during her lifetime and led a successful career in the marketing and advertising industry.
To share Ellen's legacy with the communities she loved, Ellen's friends and family created an annual scholarship in her honour.
Valued at $5,000+, the scholarship supports women pursuing a similar career path who embody her values.
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