Congratulations, Class of 2022! Last night at a virtual
celebration, Rogers Communications surprised 350 Canadian youth and
their families by announcing that they have been awarded a Ted
Rogers Scholarship. Now in its sixth year, these scholarships help
youth overcome financial barriers to post-secondary education and
are awarded in recognition of their community leadership and
volunteerism.
“We are proud to invest in these hard-working and dedicated
young Canadians whose ideas and education will continue to
strengthen our country for years to come,” said Tony Staffieri,
President and CEO, Rogers Communications. “Rogers is committed to
helping youth, particularly those from equity-deserving and
underserved communities, to discover and reach their highest
potential by helping to remove financial barriers to education and
supporting their dreams.”
With its 18 community partners, Rogers annually awards $2,500
renewable community scholarships for up to four years, or $10,000;
while one-time entrance scholarships of $2,500 are awarded to
eligible Rogers employees or their dependents with a focus on our
frontline teams.
Collectively, our Class of 2022 cohort will attend over 100
Canadian universities, colleges or trade programs in the fall,
representing nearly 140 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast.
70% of all community recipients are from equity-deserving groups
including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+, youth
with disabilities and young women, and nearly half are entering
studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
To further support the company’s ongoing commitment to the
environment and the next generation, new this year and in
partnership with Tree Canada, Rogers will plant a tree in honour of
each scholarship recipient. This expands on our existing employee
recognition program that plants a tree for employee milestones,
further protecting the planet for generations to come.
Since launching the Ted Rogers Scholarships in 2017 in honour of
the company’s founder, Rogers has invested nearly $8 million in
scholarships to more than 2,000 youth across the country. Studies
show that youth from equity-deserving groups, remote communities
and low-income households say barriers like affordability are
preventing their ability to pursue post-secondary studies.
In addition to Ted Rogers Scholarships, OMNI Television offers a
national scholarship program for post-secondary students
pursuing third-language and ethnic journalism, and Cityline
offers a scholarship for BIPOC women pursuing a career in media
studies.
To learn more about the Ted Rogers Scholarship program, please
visit: about.rogers.com/our-impact.
PARTNER QUOTES:
“These Ted Rogers Scholarships offer a tangible example of the
steadfast commitment Rogers has made to create greater
opportunities for Indigenous students. We are proud of the strong
partnership that has developed with Rogers and the many ways they
support Indspire. From championing the Indspire Awards to our
Building Brighter Futures bursaries program, Rogers continues to be
a valued partner in effecting positive change. I would like to
congratulate all the Ted Rogers Scholarship recipients and applaud
your achievements.” - Mike DeGagné, President &
CEO, Indspire
"We are grateful for the opportunities that the Ted Rogers
Scholarships provide youth that access QMUNITY's programming and
services. Queer and trans youth face many barriers due to
discrimination and social marginalization on account of the
identities that they hold, and access to higher education allows
them to grow and learn in ways that will allow them to develop a
sense of healthy queer adulthood and continue their positive impact
in these communities." - Han Hugessen, Youth
Specialist at QMUNITY
“BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) is all
about creating opportunities that help young people overcome
barriers. We are proud to work with Rogers to celebrate the
achievements of BGC youth and give them a financial boost that will
help them realize their postsecondary goals. The recipients of this
year’s Ted Rogers Scholarships are incredible leaders in their
Clubs and communities and we know they have the brightest of
futures.” - Owen Charters, President & CEO,
BGC Canada
“Jays Care Foundation is committed to leveling the playing field
for all children and youth across Canada. A big part of this is
providing youth from equity-deserving communities with the chance
to pursue barrier-free further education opportunities. Jays Care
couldn’t do this without the support of the Ted Rogers Scholarships
which provide so many of our youth with the opportunity to follow
their dreams and achieve their potential. We wish all our
recipients the best of luck in their future endeavours and thank
them for being the incredible leaders they
are.” - Matthew Judd, Sr. Manager, National
Programs, Jays Care Foundation
“Each year, the Ted Rogers Scholarships recognize and invest in
promising young students from TCHC communities. This
investment enables youth to reach educational goals, personal
growth and to get one-step-ahead towards future success. TCHC
would like to thank Rogers for their ongoing support of this
important scholarship program.” - Jag Sharma,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Community Housing
Corporation
“Intégration Jeunesse du Québec is proud to be a Ted Rogers
Scholarship community partner, as we have for several years. These
scholarships have provided several young recipients from our
organization a chance to pursue post-secondary studies, making it
possible for them to realize their dreams and achieve their full
potential. We are extremely grateful to take part in this program
which helps young adults to better integrate into society, to
develop their social commitment, and bring forward the best of
themselves.” - Élodie Boisseau, Directrice
générale de l’organisme Intégration Jeunesse du Québec
About Rogers Rogers is a leading Canadian
technology and media company that provides world-class
communications services and entertainment to consumers and
businesses on our award-winning networks. Our founder, Ted Rogers,
purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960. Today, we are
dedicated to providing industry-leading wireless, cable, sports,
and media to millions of customers across Canada. Our shares are
publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and
RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI). For more
information, please
visit: www.rogers.com or http://investors.rogers.com.
For more information:Rogers,
media@rci.rogers.com, 1-844-226-1338
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