MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — Lafarge Canada has partnered with Indspire and five universities in Eastern Canada to launch its Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship program, which supports exceptional students facing financial barriers to achieving their educational goals.
The program, which offers 10 scholarships valued at $4,000 each, also fosters diversity and inclusivity in select fields and empowers students to pursue their passions and succeed.
The Leaders of Tomorrow program is part of the People and Planet Fund, established in 2023, an annual funding program that aims to provide targeted charitable funds and resources to accelerate social change and transformation. The program will contribute $52,000 annually to support students in need.
Eligible undergraduate students enrolled in partner universities include Ecole De Technologie Superieure; the Universite de Sherbrooke; Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU); Queen’s University; and the University of Waterloo.
The scholarships will be available to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or related disciplines who demonstrate financial need. Additionally, TMU will match the Lafarge awards, resulting in a total scholarship amount of $8,000 annually for two TMU students.
In collaboration with Indspire, Lafarge will also support Indigenous students pursuing higher education in various fields, states a release, adding the program covers tuition fees and is open to Indigenous students from Ontario, demonstrating excellence and community commitment. The federal government will match the yearly contribution to Indspire, doubling the financial relief.
In addition to financial support, recipients will also gain professional development and networking opportunities, including a summer internship at Lafarge Canada (East) in their fields of interest.
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