Investing in Canada’s next generation of leaders and changemakers: Rogers awards 26 Ted Rogers Scholarships to the Class of...
June 23 2021 - 7:00AM
Congratulations, Class of 2021! Last night at a virtual
ceremony, Rogers Communications surprised 26 Quebec 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 Quebeckers, there are vaccines,
acceptance letters, scholarships…and possibilities. And for
26 deserving students in the province 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
GRIS-Montréal. 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
12 communities across Quebec including Brossard, Côte Saint-Luc,
Gatineau, Laval, Longueuil, Montréal, Pierrefonds, Québec,
Rosemère, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, St-Colomban and Terrebonne.
Nearly three-quarters of recipients nationally
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 $406,000 to support over 250 Quebec 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:
“We are proud to support the next generation of Quebec leaders
and changemakers by giving them well-deserved encouragement to
achieve their highest potential. By recognizing their volunteerism
and community leadership, we know this investment in their future
is an investment in the future of our province.”
- Edith Cloutier, President of Quebec Region, 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
“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, Secretary, Pflag
About RogersRogers is a proud Canadian company
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
Canadian businesses. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto
Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock
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visit about.rogers.com.
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