Congratulations, Class of 2021! Last night at a virtual
ceremony, Rogers Communications surprised 26 Alberta, Manitoba and
Saskatchewan 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 Prairie students, there are vaccines,
acceptance letters, scholarships…and possibilities. And for
26 deserving students across 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 YMCA, Indspire, 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
10 communities across Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan including:
Calgary, Cold Lake, Edmonton, Elk Point, Fort Macleod, La Corey,
Lethbridge, St. Albert, Winnipeg, Fort Qu’Appelle, Langenburg, and
Saskatoon.
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 $700,000 in scholarships to support nearly 300
Prairie students 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 Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan 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.”- Larry Goerzen, President of Alberta and Prairies
Region, Rogers Communications
“I applaud this impressive investment by Rogers and their
commitment to supporting Alberta’s students. I want to congratulate
all of the recipients of this prestigious scholarship and wish them
well in their future studies.” - The Honourable
Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Minister of Education
“I am very proud to see Saskatchewan students awarded these
scholarships. This support is an investment in our future and these
students will continue to strengthen our economy and communities.
Congratulations to the recipients, I wish you all the best in
your future studies.” - The Honourable Gene
Makowsky, Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education
“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
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dedicated to making more possible for Canadians each and every
day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio
station, CHFI, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading
technology and media company that strives to provide the very best
in wireless, residential, sports, and media to Canadians and
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