Education
Your impact in action: creating a friendlier future
Nov 5, 2024
Together, we’re shaping tomorrow's leaders through the TELUS Student Bursary program. Our third annual virtual Impact Summit on October 30, 2024, showcased the remarkable achievements of three incredible young changemakers.
We had the privilege of hosting the Impact Summit alongside our supporters, including our Presenting Sponsor, BGIS, who share in our vision of a world where all youth have equitable access to the resources they need to thrive and create a friendlier future.
Empowering Future Leaders
Since its 2023 launch, the TELUS Student Bursary has supported nearly 1,000 socially-minded students facing financial barriers in pursuing higher education. Three recipients shared their inspiring stories and experiences at our recent Impact Summit.
Meet bursary recipients Bailey, Abdul and Alain
"I want to empower Indigenous students and those of all cultural backgrounds to do what's best for them." - Bailey, graduate of York University’s Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education program.
“This bursary boosts my confidence. People believe in me, and I won't let them down." - Abdul, Computer Science major, UBC.
Alain: "As a bursary recipient and Community Board member, I'm excited to give back to organizations that have supported me." - Alain, double major in Economics and History with a minor in Philosophy, University of Alberta.
Measurable Impact
Here’s how our 2024/25 TELUS Student Bursary cohort demonstrates diversity and potential:
- 70%+ identify as First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Black, LGBTQ+, refugee, or newcomers
- 50% are first-generation post-secondary students
- 93 Canadian colleges and universities represented
- 100+ unique fields of study.
Learn more
about the TELUS Student Bursary and how you can support our leaders of tomorrow, today. 
