Unique program lays foundation for success with tuition,
mentorship and job experience
TORONTO, June 22, 2015 /CNW/ - CIBC (TSX:CM)
(NYSE:CM), the Lead Partner of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, is
pleased to announce this year's CIBC Youthvision™ Scholarship
winners, who will be officially introduced as the Class of Pan
Am at a special two-day forum in July.
This one-of-a-kind scholarship program, now in its
17th year, supports high-potential Grade 10 students
from across Canada who might not
otherwise have the financial means to pursue a higher
education.
This year's 30 recipients will receive up to $38,000 in funding, mentorship and job
experience. The Class of Pan Am will also experience the
thrill of watching some of the world's best track and field
athletes go for gold on the final weekend of the Games at the CIBC
Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium.
"I can't express enough how honored I am to be chosen for such
an amazing opportunity," says Shivani
Sharma, a CIBC Youthvision Class of Pan Am recipient
from Burnaby, B.C. who grew up in
a single-income household. "I'm looking forward to the years to
come so I can give back to the community in return for the hope
they have given me. Thanks for everything CIBC!"
Helping children obtain education and inspiring them through the
power of sport are among CIBC's core beliefs. As part of our sports
legacy to the Games, CIBC introduced the CIBC Youthvision
Scholarship Athlete Award in 2013, which is given annually to three
students who demonstrate excellence in sport and sport leadership.
This year's recipients are from Edmonton, Fredericton and Mississauga.
"At CIBC, we are strongly committed to supporting Canada's youth by helping them achieve their
academic and career goals on their way to becoming strong leaders
of tomorrow," says Sharon Mathers,
Senior Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs, CIBC. "On
behalf of CIBC, I would like to congratulate this year's
outstanding CIBC Youthvision Scholarship Class of Pan Am
recipients."
The recipients are:
Olivia Blevins |
Barrie, ON |
Shannon Humm |
Burlington, ON |
Shivani Sharma |
Burnaby, BC |
Gabriella Ekman |
Collingwood, ON |
Madison Pirie |
Duncan, BC |
Bethany Jantz |
Edmonton, AB (Pan Am/Parapan Am Athlete Award) |
Olivia Blizzard |
Fredericton, NB (Pan Am/Parapan Am Athlete Award) |
Maryam Niaz Muhammad |
Hamilton, ON |
Michelle Tyacke |
Langley, BC |
Saher Aslam |
Mississauga, ON (Pan Am/Parapan Am Athlete Award) |
Neala Edward |
Scarborough, ON |
Ananya Xavier |
Scarborough, ON |
Amelia Coull |
St. Catharine's, ON |
Angelica Coull |
St. Catharine's, ON |
Michael Cross |
St. Catharine's, ON |
Amy Speers |
St. Thomas, ON |
Madison Stokley |
St. Thomas, ON |
Quade Howald |
Sudbury, ON |
Preston Reed McInnis |
Tecumseh, ON |
Brandon DeSousa |
Thorold, ON |
Vea Katrina Capiral |
Toronto, ON |
Sydney Clayton |
Toronto, ON |
Chedi Mbaga |
Toronto, ON |
Rheign Venisse |
Morales Toronto, ON |
Kishan R* |
Toronto, ON |
Sangida Rahman |
Toronto, ON |
Yaye Balde |
Vancouver, BC |
Luca Whittaker Camaiani |
Vancouver, BC |
Donna Pham |
Vancouver, BC |
Sheena Stachura |
Yorkton, SK |
* Last name withheld by request
To date, CIBC has invested more than $15
million in the CIBC Youthvision Program to help improve the
lives of more than 500 Canadian youth.
About CIBC
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with 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our
three major business units - Retail and Business Banking, Wealth
Management and Wholesale Banking - CIBC offers a full range of
products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking
network, branches and offices across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world. You
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About the CIBC Youthvision Scholarship Program
Each year the CIBC Youthvision Scholarship program commits more
than $1 million to make
post-secondary education dreams a reality for high-potential grade
10 students. This one-of-a-kind program is awarded at the critical
time in grade 10, which research shows relieves financial stress,
builds confidence and self-esteem and encourages independence by
enabling life and educational planning. Now in its 17th
year, this program has helped more than 500 students. To be
eligible, Grade 10 students must be enrolled in a mentoring program
with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada or the YMCA. For more information visit
www.cibc.com/youthvision.
SOURCE Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce