Dr. Liz Ashton Training Scholarship

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For youth athletes ages 13 – 18.

Dr. Liz Ashton proudly helped lead the vision of PISE. With a passion for academics and sport excellence, she served as President of Camosun College and has represented Canada on the world stage in Olympic and International events in Equestrian Sport. In her retirement, Dr. Ashton continues to coach, develop and mentor athletes and horses in Equestrian Sport.

Apply for a $500 scholarships which can be used towards high performance training services from PISE’s Performance Training Coaches. The award will be provided in the form of a credit towards strength and conditioning services with PISE’s Performance Training Coaches. Only applications from youth training in the Greater Victoria region will be considered. Accomplishments in education, sport and volunteerism will be assessed in the applications.

Applications are now closed.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Asha Khan

Sport: Volleyball

School: Esquimalt High School

Asha is setting her sights high—and she’s been working toward her dreams since Grade 7. That’s when she first discovered her passion for volleyball. From the moment she stepped on the court, Asha was hooked. She immersed herself in the game, learning everything she could and committing to growing as an athlete. Now entering her final year of high school, Asha has taken the next big step in her journey: she’s been accepted into the Canadian Sport School (CSS).

“Thank you, Dr. Liz Ashton. My goal is to continue to grow my skills and play at the highest level possible, the next step is post-secondary, with CSS to support me as an athlete and a student, I hope to commit to a good [university] program in this last stretch!”

Asha has a busy summer ahead of her. She will be competing in a few beach volleyball tournaments, attending a Volleyball BC overnight camp at SMUS and the Camosun Chargers High Performance Volleyball camp. Asha will also be attending YES Camp for her fourth year, a leadership camp that has supported her in becoming who she is today.

When Asha is back in school, she’s looking forward to her volleyball season as it will be her senior year with the team. “We are hoping for a spot at AAA provincials this year.”

“With this support I will have more time this summer to spend focusing on my athletic development as well as saving for university! I can’t wait to get started this September and look forward to all the challenges to come.”

Vienna Pedro

School: Centre Mountain Lellum Middle School

Sport: Soccer

Vienna is a multi-sport athlete competing in road running and soccer. She hopes to push herself in her soccer career to be able to apply to Canadian Sport School in Grade 10. As she is going into Grade 9 she has the time to perfect her skills in both running and soccer.

In 2024, Vienna was slated for JDF U14 Tier 3 team for Provincial B Cup Championships. She’d “like to qualify for provincial-level competitions in both running and soccer. Specifically in soccer, I’m focused on building my technical skills and becoming a stronger, more well-rounded player.”

“Thank you so much for awarding me the Dr. Liz Ashton $600 Training Scholarship. I appreciate your generosity and support. This scholarship will help reduce the financial stress for my family, allowing me to focus on training for my soccer teams.”

Lachlan Bell

School: Claremont Secondary School & Canadian Sport School

Sport: Volleyball

Lachlan has his sights set on the national stage. He’s going into grade 11 at Claremont Secondary and the Canadian Sport School

Lachlan’s commitment to volleyball has taken him across Canada and the U.S., where he continues to compete, grow, and gain exposure through prospect and identification camps. His goal is to play post-secondary volleyball and take his game to the next level.

“Thank you once again for nominating me for this Training Scholarship and providing me with this support. I look forward to making the most out of this opportunity and continue striving even further in the classroom and on the court.”

For youth athletes ages 13 – 18.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Asha Khan

Vienna Pedro

Lachlan Bell

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