lstar honours 2019 student scholarship award recipients

The London and St Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) today announced a total of $4,500 has been awarded to three exceptional students, supporting their post-secondary endeavours as they begin to take the next step in their educational journeys.

The LSTAR Student Scholarship Awards recognize university or college-bound students who have demonstrated academic excellence, a high level of school and community involvement, maturity, responsibility, initiative and strength of character. Eligible applicants must be either the children, grandchildren or under the legal guardianship of Members of the London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® or Members' staff. Each award recipient receives a $1,500 bursary.

The 2019 recipients are:

  • Ziyan (Angela) Cai, daughter of LSTAR Member Yingen Xue and Yanxu Cai – A graduate of Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School, Angela will be attending the University of Toronto (St. George campus), with the goal of becoming a lawyer.

    2019 Scholarship Award Winner Ziyan Angela Cai

  • Paris Liu, daughter of LSTAR Member Libo Liu and Li Cai – A graduate of AB Lucas Secondary School, Paris will be attending McMaster University, to pursue a career as an environmental engineer.

    2019 Scholarship Award Winner Paris Liu

  • Santiago Solarz-Meyer, son of LSTAR Member Peter Meyer and Barbara Meyer – A graduate of Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, Santiago will be attending Carleton University, with the goal of becoming a civil engineer. 
    2019 Scholarship Award Winner Santiago Solarz-Meyer

“We congratulate these amazing student leaders on their incredible achievements, both in the classroom and in their communities,” said Earl Taylor, LSTAR President. “As they pursue the next phase of their academic studies, we wish them much success and happiness.” 

The London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) exists to provide its REALTOR® Members with the support and tools they need to succeed in their profession. LSTAR is one of Canada’s 15 largest real estate associations, representing over 1,800 REALTORS® working in Middlesex and Elgin Counties, a trading area of 500,000 residents. LSTAR adheres to a Quality of Life philosophy, supporting growth that fosters economic vitality, provides housing opportunities, respects the environment and builds good communities and safe neighbourhoods and is a proud participant in the REALTORS Care Foundation’s Every REALTOR™ Campaign.