Congratulations, Class of 2021! Last night at a virtual ceremony,
Rogers Communications surprised more than 375 Canadian youth with a
Ted Rogers Scholarship to support their post-secondary studies this
fall, and in recognition of their community leadership and
volunteerism. These scholarships help young leaders and
changemakers overcome financial barriers to post-secondary
education and achieve their highest potential.
For the second year in a row, traditional rites of passage for
high school students – including in-person proms, seniors’ trips,
and graduation ceremonies – have been muted by the COVID-19
pandemic. But for young Canadians coast-to-coast-to-coast, there
are vaccines, acceptance letters, scholarships…and possibilities.
And for more than 375 deserving students awarded a Ted Rogers
Scholarship, last night’s virtual celebration was a moment to
recognize their achievements and look forward to an exciting
future.
Reports show youth from low-income households, equity-seeking
groups, or remote communities are less likely to pursue
post-secondary studies due to barriers like affordability. Ted
Rogers Scholarships help reduce those education barriers,
offering $2,500 renewable scholarships for up to four years or
$10,000 to recognize young leaders nominated by our 18 community
partnership organizations, including YMCA, Toronto Community
Housing, Indspire, and Pflag. The program also offers entrance
scholarships of $2,500 to eligible Rogers employees or their
children.
Collectively, our Class of 2021 recipients represent more than
125 communities across Canada, with nearly three-quarters
self-identifying as members of equity-seeking groups including
Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, and young women.
These scholars reflect a vibrant and diverse generation which will
propel Canada forward with ideas and innovation, and power our
growth and economy.
Ted Rogers believed that investing in youth and education is one
of the most powerful ways we can build a stronger Canada. Since
launching Ted Rogers Scholarships in 2017, Rogers has invested more
than $7 million to support nearly 1,800 Canadian youth attending
post-secondary studies, with the program now celebrating its first
cohort of university and college graduates. Additionally this year
to create more opportunities for young Canadians, OMNI Television
launched a national scholarship program for post-secondary students
pursuing third-language and ethnic journalism, Cityline created a
new scholarship for BIPOC women, and we evolved the Rogers New Grad
Leadership Development Program.
Rogers is proud to help remove barriers to education and keep
young Canadians connected throughout their journey. In addition to
scholarships, we empower youth through Ted Rogers Community Grants
which provide mentoring and leadership programs for students in
grades 7-12, have provided hundreds of devices and plans to Big
Brothers Big Sisters Canada and Pflag to keep youth connected to
mentors, and are the largest funder for Jays Care Foundation
programs like Rookie League which helps more than 14,000 kids
facing barriers develop important life skills, through the power of
baseball.
QUOTES:
“There are a handful of experiences that have the potential to
change the trajectory of our lives. Access to higher education is
one of those, and for many of us is a game changer for our future.
By reducing barriers and empowering young Canadians to achieve
their highest potential, Rogers is proud to play one small part in
supporting their academic pursuits. An investment in the Class of
2021 is an investment in possibilities, in ideas, and in the
exceptional talent that exists across Canadian youth.”
- Joe Natale, President and CEO, Rogers
Communications
“The recipients of this award have shown their commitment to
support and develop their communities and it is wonderful to see
their contributions recognized. Our youth have shown incredible
resilience this past year and it is inspiring to know that Canada
will move forward and grow with young leaders who have a vision for
community, inclusivity and diversity.”
- Paul Davidson, President, Universities
Canada
“We are proud to have partnered with Rogers over the past 5
years in recognizing the achievements of young leaders across the
nation who are giving back to their communities in meaningful ways.
The Ted Rogers Scholarship program empowers young people across
Canada to succeed in their educational aspirations. Together, we
can continue to ignite the power and potential of young
people to achieve their brightest possible future.”
- W. Matthew Chater, National President and CEO, Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
“These Ted Rogers Scholarships represent a powerful opportunity
for students from equity-deserving communities to achieve their
educational dreams. The scholarships are yet another instance of
the many significant ways in which Rogers has supported students
who are overcoming systemic barriers to their education. We have
been proud to partner with Rogers on a number of important
initiatives this year. Rogers has not only supported the Indspire
Awards and our Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships
and Awards program, it has also sponsored our Rivers to Success
Indigenous Mentorship Program. And we were both pleased and proud
to be one of the charities chosen to participate in the inaugural
year of Rogers All IN initiative, which provided generous in-kind
promotional support and which enabled us to reach even more First
Nations, Inuit, and Métis learners. We would like to congratulate
all of the Ted Rogers Scholarships recipients – and to recognize
Rogers ongoing commitment to positive change.”
- Mike DeGagné, President & CEO,
Indspire
“We’re thrilled that Rogers is recognizing amazing young YMCA
leaders across Canada. Each has demonstrated a significant
contribution to their communities, especially during the past year,
and the scholarships will help them reach their full potential by
making post-secondary education more accessible.”
- Medhat Mahdy, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater
Toronto
“Since the 1970’s, PFLAG chapters across North America have
assisted LGBTQ2S people and their families by offering peer support
and other resources. In 2017 this tradition of helping evolved when
Pflag Canada became a community partner in the Ted Rogers
Scholarship program. Everyone at Pflag Canada is proud of our four
recipients for 2021. We wish all recipients of the 2021 awards
every success in their post-secondary studies.”
- Ross Wicks, Board Member and Secretary,
Pflag
“TCHC is committed to connecting young people in our communities
to post-secondary education and professional
training opportunities, and we
thank Rogers Communications for its continuing
support through the Ted Rogers Scholarship program. The
scholarships help students who have shown leadership in
community-building, diversity and anti-racism initiatives
to achieve their career and educational goals."
- Sheila Penny, Acting President and CEO, Toronto
Community Housing Corporation
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day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio
station, CHFI, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading
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