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Boys and Girls Clubs of Ontario Scholarship Fund
Boys and Girls Clubs believe that every kid has potential. But even great potential requires nurturing and support. And that's why in 1992, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Ontario established a scholarship fund to assist young students achieve their academic goals. From an initial grant of $4,800 and 6 awards, the program has shown a healthy growth pattern over the past twelve years. In 2003 it had grown to a record breaking $130,000 for 67 youth, due in great part to Campbell's Soup increased support to the tune of $50,000. To date over $530,000 has been given out to 359 youth across Ontario.
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Making dreams come true
The rising costs of post secondary education presents significant financial challenges for many youth members who are already burdened with the personal, social and financial conditions that make academic goals difficult to achieve. The scholarship fund helps to make the dream of a university or college education come true.
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Helping kids who need help
The recipients are young people who have been long time club members and youth volunteers. Many of the recipients have faced not only the burden of high tuition costs but as well the financial challenges of single parent and multiple sibling families; some are even parents themselves. They often hold down two or even three part time jobs to make ends meet. For these young people, receiving a scholarship is an honour and a necessity!
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Scholarship luncheon
One of the highlights of the year is the annual scholarship luncheon hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. At this event, sponsors and scholarship recipients gather to receive their scholarships and celebrate their successes. Sponsors have an opportunity to present the scholarships, meet the recipients and mingle with other donors.
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Our Sponsors
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, (event sponsor) Campbell Soup Company, CST Education Charity, the Raptors Foundation, Vince Carter's Embassy of Hope Foundation, Future Shop, Kiwanis Club of Toronto Foundation, Dr. Lorna Marsden, President of York University, James Rice, John Brace Award of Excellence, The Allan family, Media Dimensions, Heritage Education Funds, Toskan Foundation, Erin Gilmour Arts Workshops (Bishop Strachan School) and many generous individuals. |
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You can help
With the rising cost of tuition we feel we need to do more. With your donation we can help young people achieve their academic dreams. |
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More information
For more information on the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ontario Scholarship program, please contact Tricia Bahen at the provincial office at (416) 289-9955, Ext. 3 or email at triciabahen@bgcontario.ca |
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Past Events |
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Click here to view the 2002 Scholarship Awards Photo Gallery |
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