Govind Deol is a 2020 McCall MacBain Loran Scholar who is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at the University of British Columbia; he is majoring in microbiology. Govind has a strong passion for working with children and community development. Throughout high school, Govind volunteered with multiple community organizations. Recently, Govind was a member of the Surrey Centre Constituency Youth Council, he is a Rotarian, and he volunteers with SAF International. Govind is currently leading an initiative to expand SAF International into the Okanagan region through UBC and other community organizations. In 2021, Govind was awarded Surrey's Top 25 Under 25 Award for his community involvement. Govind is a believer in the fact that all children should have the chance to explore their passions and pursue their dreams. Through his work with People for Education, he wants to help fight barriers that students face, such as mental health, racism alongside discrimination, and financial barriers, to assist in making our world an equitable place for all.
My community involvement has often been connected to the education sector with an end goal of creating a more equitable society for all. Like many undergraduate students, I am well...
