Montreal, February 18, 2020 The Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) and Saputo Inc. celebrated 20 years of collaboration on Tuesday at the Nutrilait Centre, awarding a total of $150,000 $ to 51 talented student-athletes as part of the 20th edition of the Saputo Scholarship Program.
What they said:
«For two decades now, the Foundation for Athletic Excellence has had the privilege of counting on Saputo's support, as they recognize the importance of backing the academic and athletic achievements of our top student-athletes. Seeing our mission supported so significantly and for such a long period by a major sponsor is obviously a great source of pride. Especially since Saputo is involved in other FAEQ activities, such as the Défi 808 Bonneville.»
– Claude Chagnon, President of the Foundation for Athletic Excellence
The year 2020 will be a very important one for many Saputo scholarship holders, who will be seeking qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Among them, notable weightlifters Tali Darsigny and Kristel Ngarlem, divers Meaghan Benfeito and Philippe Gagné, the gymnast Félix Dolci, the judoka Étienne Briand, the polo player Axelle Crevier and the kayaker Pierre-Luc Poulin.
Among other Saputo scholars who have stood out in recent months, we note, among others, Florence Brunelle in short track speed skating, junior world vice-champion in the 500m and 1500m; Félix Auger-Aliassime in tennis, who continues their very impressive run; Justine and Chloé Dufour-Lapointe In freestyle skiing, on the World Cup circuit and Frederique Cigna, a swimming student-athlete for the Carabins of the University of Montreal, who won the Gildan Leadership Award at the last Official College and University Bursary Gala 2019.
Two types of scholarships were awarded: 19 academic excellence scholarships highlighting excellent academic results and 32 academic and sports success support scholarships to encourage the reconciliation of sports and studies.
