Foresters Brighter Futures

Foresters awards 250 Academic Scholarships

More than $30 million awarded internationally to help scholars plan for their futures, improve communities.

"Foresters is proud to present academic scholarships to 250 inspiring students across North America and contribute to their future successes," said Tony Garcia, president and CEO, Foresters. "Foresters purpose is to enhance family well-being and we hope that, by helping these students focus on their future, they can continue to make positive contributions to their families and communities."

Click here for a complete list of 2014-2015 Canadian scholarship recipients.

Foresters awards 250 Academic Scholarships to Students across North America

Investing in a post-secondary education just got easier for 250 dedicated students across North America thanks to Foresters™, an international financial services provider, which rewarded their academic excellence and commitment to volunteerism with a renewable scholarship worth up to $8,000 each.

For over 30 years, Foresters Competitive Scholarship Program¹ has awarded more than 7,500 academic scholarships to students who share Foresters commitment to community service and have demonstrated solid academic performance. In total, Foresters has awarded more than $30 million (CDN) in financial support of the Competitive Scholarship Program in Canada, the US and the UK.

Victoria So, one of this year's scholarship recipients, will begin her 4-year Accounting and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, ON, in the fall. A passionate volunteer, Victoria has demonstrated dedication to community service, from meal tray delivery for her local hospital to helping build playgrounds in her community. She has taken on various leadership roles in volunteer activities centred on inspiring children and improving student life at her high school, serving as a role model to others.

For more information on Foresters Competitive Scholarship Program, visit foresters.com.

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¹Foresters Competitive Scholarship Program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Only eligible Foresters members and their families can apply for these scholarships. To find out more about how to become a member or for more information on Foresters Competitive Scholarship Program, visit foresters.com.