NEWS RELEASE
FORESTERS FINANCIAL
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Foresters Financial (Foresters), a leading global life insurer committed to empowering its members and their families to do more of the good they want to do, today announced that Seflora Egatsi of Oakville, Ont. is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship, and is eligible to reapply each year for up to four years.
In the spirit of Foresters mission to help those who help others, the Foresters Competitive Scholarship is awarded annually to 355 students in Canada and the US. They are granted to those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their contributions towards charitable activities within their communities and have consistently excelled academically. The scholarships can be awarded for up to four years for students pursuing undergraduate study at accredited two or four-year colleges/universities or vocational/technical schools.
Seflora has chosen to attend The University of Toronto in the fall. She earned her scholarship due to academic achievement and importantly, time spent volunteering at GN Global Education, Jeunesse Yemba, Mackenzie West All-In-One Medical Clinic, and Carassauga.
Foresters Financial President and CEO Matt Berman said, “It’s an honour to celebrate Seflora for her outstanding contributions to her community. Seflora embodies the values that are at the heart of Foresters, and we are thrilled to recognize her dedication and achievements. This scholarship is a testament to her hard work and commitment, and we look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish in her academic journey.”
Foresters Academic Scholarships
The Foresters competitive scholarship program is a special benefit offered to Foresters members. Members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren are all eligible to apply for consideration for an annual scholarship.
In total, more than CA$1,200,000 has been awarded across this year’s 355 recipients –240 of whom are attending US institutions and 115 attending Canadian institutions.
Since 2012, Foresters has awarded over 9,939 tuition scholarships internationally, an investment of more than CA$27.0 million.
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Correction, Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m.: An earlier version of this story incorrectly spelt the name of Foresters Financial.