Montreal, February 27, 2023 – As part of Golf Québec’s annual general meeting, the 9th edition of the Golf Québec/Aléo Foundation Scholarship Program (formerly the Fondation de l’athlète d’excellence du Québec) enabled 30 studentgolf student-athletes to receive individual scholarships ranging from 2,000 $ to 4,000 $, for a total of 70,000 $.
The Golf Quebec/Aléo Foundation bursary program, established in 2014, stems from the desire of both organizations to provide financial support and better guidance for young male and female golfers, while raising their awareness about pursuing and succeeding in their studies alongside their sporting careers.
Six generous individuals or organizations are involved in the program this year: Claude Chagnon, Fednav, F. Furst Enterprises LTD, Roland-Beaulieu Foundation, Peacock Family Foundation and Groupe Park Avenue. Their donations are in addition to a portion of the profits from Challenge 808 Bonneville 2022 to fund the Golf Québec/Aléo Foundation Bursary Program.
The two organizations took advantage of this event at the Maison du loisir et du sport to reiterate their commitments to encourage, mentor, and financially support 10 high-potential youths who are returning to the scholarship program. They also welcomed 20 new recruits into their extended family, whom they will support in pursuing their academic journey and preparing for their upcoming season.
The 2023 cohort had the opportunity to hear from Éolie Delisle, a 2022 scholarship recipient. This student-athlete in medicine and new Foundation ambassador was able to share the tangible impact of the support provided to her by Aléo.
What they said:
«Golf in Canada is booming, and the 9th edition of this program aims to support the athletic development of today's and tomorrow's athletes. The objective was to offer the opportunity to train more comprehensively, using the same tools as athletes in other sports, all while benefiting from quality academic support. The Foundation is thrilled to continue enriching the pool of Quebec talent thanks to the support of its valued partners.»
– Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation
«Guiding and supporting student-athletes in developing their full potential is at the heart of our actions. The growth of the Golf-études program over recent seasons and the creation of the 2023 Team Quebec strongly contribute to achieving this goal. As a sign of the success of our initiatives, 9 young local golfers were selected in 2023 to join the various Team Canada squads. Consequently, the collaboration with the Aléo Foundation is vital to bringing together the elements that foster young people's success both academically and athletically.»
– Jean-Pierre Beaulieu, Executive Director of Golf Québec
New name, new image, same mission!
The Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) has adopted a new name and visual identity: ALÉO – Propelling the athlete beyond sport. This change aims to further highlight its personalized approach where overall well-being and the well-being in performance its scholarship holders are at the center of its actions.
Table of 2023 Golf Quebec Scholarship Program Recipients
| Name | Club | Age | Amount | City |
| Philip Bélanger | Cap-Rouge | 15 | 3 000 $ | Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures |
| Éloïk Bertrand | Pine Grove | 17 | 2 000 $ | Candiac |
| Alexandra Botsis | Rosemère Fontainebleau | 15 | 2 000 $ | Blainville |
| Charlotte Boudreau | Island of Montreal | 15 | 2 000 $ | Montreal (Verdun) |
| Thomas Carrière | Richelieu River Valley | 17 | 2 000 $ | Boucherville |
| Mackenzie Cloutier | The Blainvillier | 16 | 3 000 $ | Mirabel |
| Henry Dao | Richelieu River Valley | 16 | 2 000 $ | La Prairie |
| Sofia De Zordo | Balmoral | 15 | 2 000 $ | Morin Heights |
| Justine Emond | The Blainvillier | 16 | 3 000 $ | Saint-Jérôme |
| Isabella Ferguson | Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club | 18 | 2 000 $ | Ottawa |
| Nicholas Girard | Richelieu River Valley | 17 | 2 000 $ | Boucherville |
| Thomas Grenier | Thetford | 16 | 2 000 $ | Thetford Mines |
| Antonia Ho | Kanata Golf and Country Club | 17 | 2 000 $ | Nepean |
| Claire Hu | Beaconsfield | 14 | 2 000 $ | Pointe-Claire |
| Antoine Jasmin | The Blainvillier | 16 | 3 000 $ | Blainville |
| Chase Jerome | Royal Ottawa | 13 | 2 000 $ | Ottawa |
| Geneviève Jobin-Colgan | Lorette | 17 | 3 000 $ | Quebec (Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge) |
| Anthony Jomphe | Chicoutimi Golf Club | 18 | 2 000 $ | Chicoutimi |
| Rosalie Langlois | Pine Grove | 17 | 2 000 $ | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu |
| Zachary Lauzon | Richelieu River Valley | 14 | 2 000 $ | Sainte-Julie |
| Anne-Léa Lavoie | Royal Quebec | 18 | 4 000 $ | Quebec (Beauport) |
| Zach Pageau | Pine Grove | 16 | 2 000 $ | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu |
| William Paquette | The Blainvillier | 18 | 3 000 $ | The Minerva |
| Charly Pinel | Royal Quebec | 15 | 2 000 $ | Beaumont |
| Mia Poirier | Victoriaville Golf Club | 14 | 2 000 $ | Victoriaville |
| Charles-Edmond Proulx | Richelieu River Valley | 15 | 2 000 $ | Longueuil |
| Oscar Ricketts | Beaconsfield | 13 | 2 000 $ | Pointe-Claire |
| Cameron Robitaille | Saint-Hyacinthe | 16 | 3 000 $ | Saint-Hyacinthe |
| Léonie Tavares | Glendale | 12 | 3 000 $ | Saint-Jérôme |
| Jake Winlo-Houston | Royal Montreal | 18 | 2 000 $ | Baie-d'Urfé |
About Golf Québec – Inspiring passions, nurturing dreams
Founded in 1920, Golf Québec is the provincial sports federation whose mission is to increase participation in golf and develop excellence in the sport. Golf Québec provides discovery and initiation programs such as First Tee – Premier départ Québec, as well as services like the rules of golf, course assessment, the universal handicap system, and the Quebec Golf Hall of Fame. Golf Québec also oversees various regional and provincial competitions to encourage local amateur players to push their limits and potentially reach the upper echelons of professional tours. For more information, visit www.golfquebec.org.
About the Aléo Foundation
Established in 1985, the Fondation de l’athlète d’excellence (FAEQ) has awarded over $20 million in scholarships to nearly 4,000 outstanding student-athletes from across Quebec. With the goal of clarifying the organization's mission to propel athletes beyond sports, in 2022 the FAEQ rebranded and changed its name to Fondation Aléo. In addition to continuing its provision of scholarships and support services to tomorrow's leaders, it confirms its personalized approach, focusing on the overall well-being and development of its scholarship recipients in their performance.
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For all interview requests with one or more recipients, please contact Josée Robitaille at josee.robitaille@fondationaleo.ca.
For more information:
Patricia Demers
Chief Executive Officer
Aléo Foundation
514-252-3171, extension 3728
patricia.demers@fondationaleo.ca
Jean-Pierre Beaulieu
General Manager
Golf Quebec
514-252-3345, extension 3732
golfquebec@golfquebec.org
François Roy
Deputy Director General
Philanthropy, Partnerships, and Communications
Golf Quebec
514-349-4653, ext. 3392
froy@golfquebec.org
