Congratulations, Class of 2021! Last night at a virtual
ceremony, Rogers Communications surprised 26 Atlantic 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 Atlantic Canadians, there are
vaccines, acceptance letters, scholarships…and
possibilities. And for 26 deserving students in the region
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 Indspire, Pflag and Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. 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
22 communities across Atlantic Canada including: Bedford, Bell
Island, Charlo, Corner Brook, Dieppe, East Preston, Gillams, Glace
Bay, Grand Falls-Windsor, Hammonds Plains, Hantsport, Islandview,
Moncton, Norris Arm, Oromocto, Port Hastings, Quispamsis,
Rivière-à-la-Truite, Saint John, Torbay, Upper Tantallon, and
Valley.
Nearly three-quarters of recipients nationally
self-identify 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 $725,000 to support over 300 Atlantic
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:
“Rogers is proud to support this next generation of leaders and
changemakers in Atlantic Canada by awarding scholarships that help
deserving youth achieve their highest potential. By recognizing
their volunteerism and community leadership, and reducing education
barriers, we know this investment in their future is an investment
for our region.” - Matt MacLellan,
President of Atlantic Region, Rogers Communications
“New Brunswick’s youth have consistently demonstrated their
resilience, ingenuity and leadership – particularly since the
beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to congratulate this
diverse group of innovators on their excellent work within their
communities and encourage them to continue showing the powerful
role our young leaders have in supporting a strong and inclusive
province for years to come.” - Hon.
Dominic Cardy, New Brunswick Minister of Education and Early
Childhood Development
“During these unprecedented times, we have all come to learn how
important it is to pull together and support each other. I am so
pleased that this deserving group of young people are being
recognized for the leadership and dedication they have demonstrated
within their schools and communities. I want to congratulate all of
this year’s scholarship recipients and wish them the very best as
they continue to pursue their educational goals.”
- Hon. Derek Mombourquette, Nova Scotia
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
“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
“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
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