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TD BANK GROUP
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Today TD Bank Group (TD) and AFOA Canada are pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples for 2024.
The deadline for students to apply for the 2024-2025 cycle is Nov. 6, 2023.
“Removing barriers to education for students from Indigenous communities is an important part of driving financial and economic equity and inclusion,” said Doris Bear, vice-president of Indigenous banking at TD Bank Group. “We were proud to award our first-ever cohort of recipients earlier this year and are excited to welcome new students to the program.”
This scholarship program, which launched in November 2022, is managed by AFOA Canada, a not-for-profit led by Indigenous peoples.
“The TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples marks a significant extension of our commitment to fostering Indigenous leadership and capability,” said Terry Goodtrack, president and CEO of AFOA Canada. “For over two decades, AFOA Canada has been dedicated to empowering Indigenous individuals, and this scholarship program adds another dimension to that mission. As we support these recipients, we anticipate the far-reaching positive influence they will have on their communities and beyond.”
Each of the 25 successful applicants will receive $15,000 annually, with a maximum of $60,000 across four years, to be put towards tuition costs and living expenses for the duration of their studies. Recipients will also be offered internship opportunities with TD to gain valuable work experience, aligned with their career aspirations. The internship opportunities will be available to these scholarship students throughout their time as a scholarship recipient. In addition, these students will receive an offer for full-time employment after the successful completion of their studies.
The scholarship is available to students who are members/citizens of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit community. Applicants must be permanent residents of Canada and have applied for or are currently enrolled in a full-time, minimum two-year program with an approved post-secondary institution in Canada.
Visit TD or AFOA Canada for complete information about the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples, including eligibility requirements and past recipients, and to apply.
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