Montreal, March 14, 2019 – La Fondation de l’athlète d’excellence du Québec (FAEQ) a récompensé les accomplissements académiques et sportifs de 33 étudiants-athlètes dans le cadre de la 27e édition du Programme de bourses Banque Nationale. Elle a octroyé un total de 126 000 $ en bourses individuelles de 2000 $ ou de 4000 $ lors d’une cérémonie qui s’est déroulée aujourd’hui à la Tour Banque Nationale.
The National Bank Scholarship Program rewards student-athletes aged 13 to 26 from across Quebec in the development, elite, and excellence categories. Last year, the National Bank announced a five-year contribution of one million dollars to support this program.
«Every year, it is a pleasure to continue our collaboration with the Fondation de l’athlète d’excellence. Our partnership, which dates back more than a quarter of a century, allows us to encourage the academic and athletic excellence of Quebec's top student-athletes. We are proud to highlight the talent, discipline, and determination shown by the recipients,» said Mr. Louis Vachon, President and CEO of National Bank.
The pleasure is shared, confirmed Mr. Claude Chagnon, president of the FAEQ. «Each of the 27 editions of the National Bank Scholarship Program has been a special moment of camaraderie with a prestigious institution for us. As a very loyal partner, the National Bank is committed, alongside the Fondation de l'athlète d'excellence, to the academic and athletic success of some of the province's most inspiring athletes.»
This 27th edition awarded 19 academic excellence scholarships to student-athletes distinguished by their academic results, 12 academic and athletic success support scholarships encouraging the balance of sports and studies, and two perseverance scholarships highlighting an athlete's special determination in the face of a difficult situation.
Over the years, National Bank has had the privilege of supporting hundreds of student-athletes, including tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime, freestyle skier and 2018 Olympic champion Mikaël Kingsbury, cross-country skier and five-time World Championship medalist Alex Harvey, weightlifter and two-time Olympic medalist Christine Girard, divers and multiple international medalists Jennifer Abel and Roseline Filion, as well as hockey players Mélodie Daoust, Charline Labonté, and Caroline Ouellette, who have stood on the Olympic podium on multiple occasions.
