Congratulations, Class of 2021! Last night at a virtual
ceremony, Rogers Communications surprised 263 Ontario 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 Ontarians, there are
vaccines, acceptance letters, scholarships…and
possibilities. And for 263 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, Toronto Community
Housing, Indspire, and Pflag. 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 67 communities across Ontario including: Ajax,
Aurora, Ayr, Barrie, Barry’s Bay, Belmont, Bloomfield, Bolton,
Bowmanville, Brampton, Brantford, Brooklin, Burlington, Caledon,
Cambridge, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Cobourgh, Concord, Courtice,
Etobicoke, Georgetown, Georgina, Golden Lake, Hamilton, Hampton,
Kanata, Kenora, Killaloe, Kincardine, Kitchener, London, Markham,
McKellar, Midland, Milton, Mississauga, Muncey, Nepean, New
Liskeard, Newmarket, Niisaachewan First Nation, North York,
Oakville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Pawitik, Pickering, Renfrew, Rodney,
Richmond Hill, Scarborough, St. Thomas, Stittsville, Stoney Creek,
Thornhill, Timmins, Toronto, Trenton, Vaughan, Wallaceburg,
Waterloo, Whitby, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Woodbridge and
Woodstock.
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 $4.5 million to support 1,200 Ontario
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:
“There are a handful of experiences that have the
potential to change the trajectory of our lives. Access to
higher education is one of those, and for many of us is a game
changer for our future. By reducing barriers and empowering young
Canadians to achieve their highest potential, Rogers is proud to
play one small part in supporting their academic pursuits. An
investment in the Class of 2021 is an investment in possibilities,
in ideas, and in the exceptional talent that exists across Canadian
youth.”
- Joe Natale, President and CEO, Rogers
Communications
“Ontario is home to some of the best and brightest
young people in the world, and the Ted Rogers Scholarship is making
postsecondary education more accessible for 263 young leaders to
help them gain the skills and experiences they need to build a
career in the field of their choice. By supporting students, these
scholarships are helping them prepare for successful careers that
will propel Ontario forward.”
- Hon. Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and
Universities
“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’re thrilled that Rogers is recognizing amazing
young YMCA leaders across Canada. Each has demonstrated a
significant contribution to their communities, especially during
the past year, and the scholarships will help them reach their full
potential by making post-secondary education more accessible.”
- Medhat Mahdy, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater
Toronto
“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
“TCHC is committed to connecting young people in
our communities to postsecondary education
and professional
training opportunities, and we
thank Rogers Communications for its continuing
support through the Ted Rogers Scholarship Program. The
scholarships help students who have shown leadership in
community-building, diversity and anti-racism initiatives
to achieve their career and educational goals."
- Sheila Penny, Acting President and CEO, Toronto
Community Housing Corporation
“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 Roger’s 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
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