Malek Alphonse, a student‑athlete from Laval, Quebec, was awarded a $2,500 scholarship and lifetime support services on Monday.
The award comes from the Maizon Dort Foundation, an organization founded by professional basketball player Luguentz Dort that provides scholarships to promising student‑athletes. Alongside the scholarship, the Aléo Foundation will deliver ongoing mentorship and resources to the recipients.
Two student‑athletes were selected for the program, with Malek Alphonse and Noah May named as the beneficiaries.