October 6, 2005 Source: University of Saskatchewan:
http://www.usask.ca/events/news/articles/20051006-1.html University of Saskatchewan Students Get a Back to School Gift from TD Bank Financial Group University of Saskatchewan Students Get a Back to School Gift from TD Bank
Financial Group Saskatoon, SK (October 6, 2005) - The University of Saskatchewan received a
gift of $350,000 today from TD Bank Financial Group (TDBFG) for its Thinking
the World of Our Future campaign. The donation will fund the creation of
the Aboriginal Graduate Scholarship and the TD Bank Financial Group Bursary
in Science. "TD strongly believes that supporting education is one of the best ways to
make a difference in the lives of young Canadians, here in Saskatoon and
across the country," said Bernie Dorval, Co-Chair TD Canada Trust and
Executive Vice President TD Bank Financial Group. "In recognition of TD's
150th and Saskatchewan's Centennial anniversary, we are pleased to provide a
gift that will assist students in meeting their educational goals and
achieving their fullest potential." The $350,000 commitment from TDBFG will be used to support undergraduate
students pursing a Bachelor of Science degree, and Aboriginal graduate
students starting a Masters or PhD in Education. A total of three bursaries will be given out each year, worth $2,300 each,
to upper year undergraduate Science students. The value of the Aboriginal
Graduate Scholarship will be determined on a year-to-year basis according to
the financial need of the applicants. Heather Magotiaux, University of Saskatchewan Vice President, Advancement,
thanked TD Bank Financial Group for their generous contribution to the
University of Saskatchewan's campaign. "We are delighted TD Bank has
recognized our great strength in a broad range of science studies and in the
area of Aboriginal education. The University of Saskatchewan has more
Aboriginal students than any other university in Canada. Efforts to increase
the number of Aboriginal students pursuing graduate studies are especially
welcomed." Financial awards for undergraduate and graduate students are top priorities
within the University of Saskatchewan's Thinking the World of our Future
campaign. As of September 1, the campaign total stands at more than
$86-million. About TD Bank Financial Group Community Giving
Marking 150 years of supporting Canadian communities in 2005, TD Bank
Financial Group's Community Giving program supports education, health and
the environment, with a focus on children and youth. TD sponsors four
flagship community programs - TD Canadian Children's Book Week, TD Canada
Trust Scholarships for Community Leadership, the Children's Miracle Network
and TD Friends of the Environment Foundation - as well as a host of
national, regional and local children's programs across Canada. -30- For more information contact: Susan Burton
Campaign Communications Officer
University of Saskatchewan
(306)966-1851 Jennifer Martin
External Communications
Corporate and Public Affairs,
TD Bank Financial Group
(416)308-6473
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