- TD celebrates 2016 #TDScholarship recipients
in Ottawa on May 31 -
OTTAWA, May 30, 2016 /CNW/ - On May 31 in Ottawa, 20 community-minded students from
across Canada will be recognized
as the recipients of the 2016 TD Scholarships for Community
Leadership. From launching mental health support groups to
strengthening Aboriginal literacy, this year's recipients have
shown outstanding leadership, while working to drive meaningful
change and strengthen their communities. More than $1.4 million in scholarships will be awarded,
with each recipient receiving up to $70,000 for tuition and living expenses for
post-secondary education.
Join us at the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership Awards
Ceremony in Ottawa to meet this
year's impressive recipients and learn more about their plans for
post-secondary education and beyond.
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WHAT:
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21st
Annual TD Scholarships for Community Leadership National Awards
Ceremony
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WHERE:
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Fairmont Château
Laurier (Laurier Room)
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1 Rideau
Street
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Ottawa, ON
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WHEN:
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Tuesday, May 31,
2016
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11:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m.
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Presentation and
speeches
Opportunity to interview TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
recipients and representatives from TD
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WHO:
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#TDScholarship
recipients
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Dr. Jane Thompson,
Executive Director, TD Scholarships for Community
Leadership
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Colleen Johnston,
Group Head, Direct Channels, Technology, Marketing and Real Estate,
TD Bank Group
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Shawn MacDonell,
Founder, Creativision and TD Scholarship Alumni (2004)
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Valerie Pringle,
Award-winning Television Broadcaster
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Philip Landon,
Vice-President, Governance and Programs, Universities
Canada
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About TD Scholarships for Community Leadership
Since
1995, TD Bank Group has contributed more than $21 million to 420 Canadian high school students
for their post-secondary education through the TD Scholarships for
Community Leadership program. Each year, 20 scholarships are
awarded to students in their last year of high school or CEGEP (in
Quebec) who have demonstrated
leadership in improving their communities. Each scholarship has a
value of up to $70,000, including up
to $10,000 for tuition and
$7,500 for living expenses per year.
Recipients also have the chance to make lifelong connections
through summer employment with TD, as well as mentorship and
networking opportunities.
SOURCE TD Bank Group