Montreal, November 28, 2024<\/b> \u2013 Created in the spring of 2024, the Al\u00e9o Foundation's new holistic leadership program for student-athletes, supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation, took flight by welcoming its first ten recipients.<\/p>\n
Gathering for the first time in August 2024 for a day of training, the leadership scholarship recipients will receive their 4,000 $ scholarships associated with the program on December 3 during the Al\u00e9o Foundation\u2019s college and university awards ceremony. This event will conclude a second two-day session of workshops and activities designed to enrich their educational journey.<\/p>\n
This new program aims to encourage student-athletes from Quebec, as well as from Canada and elsewhere in the world, who are members of RSEQ at the university level, to balance their studies and their sport while developing their leadership skills.<\/p>\n
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\u00abThe Al\u00e9o Leadership Program, with the support of the McCall MacBain Foundation, is a new way to support exceptional student-athletes. It is essential for us to always strive for the development of our scholarship recipients beyond sport. This program is a demonstration of our unifying power for stakeholders in the community for the benefit of student-athletes. Halfway through, these young people are already very inspiring and we are immensely proud to be part of their journey.\u00bb<\/p>\n
\u2013 Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n
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Nicole Amaral \u2013 Rugby Nicole was born in Brazil and arrived in Quebec at the age of 6. Sport strongly contributed to her development as a young woman and athlete. She fell in love with rugby at 18 at Dawson College, continuing to play at Concordia University. She wishes to give back to her sports community, notably as a coach for women's teams.<\/p>\n Alexandre Gagnon \u2013 Hockey Alexandre is studying leadership development in university hockey programs as part of his master's thesis. He is particularly interested in this topic given his role as captain of the McGill University Redbirds hockey team. A graduate in physical and health education, he values good habits and an active lifestyle. He believes in the importance of balance to thrive in all spheres of his life and strives to become the best version of himself.<\/p>\n Abdellah Hassar \u2013 Athletics (hammer throw) Abdellah, 28, is a hammer throw athlete, U Sports champion, and PhD student in kinesiology at Universit\u00e9 Laval. Between biomechanics and neuroscience, he explores how fatigue influences motor learning. Also deeply involved in the program committee, he energizes student life and engages in social projects to encourage academic excellence. On the field as in the lab, Abdellah knows no limits and turns every obstacle into a springboard toward new heights.<\/p>\n Jules Labrecque \u2013 Athletics (pole vault) Jules is studying engineering physics at Universit\u00e9 Laval. He has been practicing track and field for 3 years now and specializes in the pole vault. He is involved in various student associations and participates in several engineering competitions. He is currently doing a study semester in France.<\/p>\n B\u00e9atrice Lamarche \u2013 Volleyball Beatrice is a student-athlete who has been playing on the Rouge et Or volleyball team for 6 years now. Her diverse course of study, which includes international studies, Indigenous studies, equity, diversity and inclusion, and management sciences, has sparked in her a deep desire to get involved in her community. Over the course of her university career, she has found a way to juggle her passions for social issues, social engagement, sports, and inclusion, nurturing her athletic, academic, and community worlds alike through numerous initiatives in her environment.<\/p>\n J\u00e9r\u00e9mie Labont\u00e9 \u2013 Badminton J\u00e9r\u00e9mie is starting a master's degree in remedial and social education after a four-year bachelor's degree in physical and health education teaching. With this master's degree, he wants to acquire the necessary tools to create the best possible environment for students, his colleagues, and society. In badminton, he stands out for his passion. \u00abI believe in what I can do and I know that every match is winnable.\u00bb<\/p>\n Naomie Lo \u2013 Swimming Naomie is a swimmer specializing in the 200m butterfly and 400m freestyle. She won the McGill female athlete of the year award for the 2023-2024 season. Her leadership extends beyond campus; she volunteered as a lifeguard at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her dedication to swimming, technology, and creating inclusive spaces reflects her passion for leading by example in the pool and beyond.<\/p>\n Anderson Recker \u2013 Rugby Anderson is a dedicated athlete, a leader, and a community builder in sports. Holding a degree in Business Technology Management from Acadia University and currently pursuing an MBA at McGill University, he aims to make an impact in the strategic consulting industry in Quebec. A former star football player, he now excels on the McGill varsity rugby team, tackling every challenge with resilience, determination, and a drive for excellence.<\/p>\n Mathilde Rousseau \u2013 Soccer Mathilde is a medical student at Laval University and captain of the Rouge et Or women's soccer team. A triple U Sports Canadian Championship medalist and bronze medalist at the FISU America Games, she is involved in women's health research, serves as an event organizer for the Breast Cancer Foundation, and is the founder of children's summer camps.<\/p>\n Neleh Vigneau Sargeant \u2013 Hockey Neleh is an accomplished student-athlete who loves adventure, high-level sports, and new challenges. She values her family, friends, teammates, and volunteers as a coach and student leader on several university committees. Upon entering Bishop's University with the Chancellor's Scholarship for Excellence, she maintained excellent grades while playing ice hockey and ball hockey at the highest level. She shines with several distinctions: Canadian Academic All-Star, RSEQ All-Star, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive MVP, and top goal scorer at the IBHA World Championships!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the McCall MacBain Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n The mission of the McCall MacBain Foundation is to improve the well-being of humanity through scholarships and other educational opportunities that foster transformative leadership, and by investing in evidence-based strategies to combat climate change, preserve our natural environment, and improve health outcomes.<\/p>\n The Foundation has made significant investments in the leadership potential of young people, particularly through scholarships McCall MacBain at McGill<\/a>, with scholarships Rhodes<\/a>, at the Loran Scholars<\/a> and scholarships at several universities in Canada, including McMaster University<\/a> and at the\u2019Dalhousie University<\/a>, as well as scholarships Mandela Rhodes<\/a> in South Africa and on the stock exchanges Kupe Leadership<\/a> in New Zealand.<\/p>\n About the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n Created in 1985, the Al\u00e9o Foundation has awarded more than $25 million in bursaries to nearly 5,000 elite student-athletes from across Quebec. To clarify the organization's mission\u2014which aims to propel athletes beyond sport\u2014the former Fondation de l'athl\u00e8te d'excellence du Qu\u00e9bec changed its name and brand image in 2022 to become the Al\u00e9o Foundation. In addition to continuing to award scholarships and support services to the leaders of tomorrow, it reaffirms its personalized approach, placing the overall personal fulfillment and performance well-being of its scholarship recipients at the heart of its actions.<\/p>\n For more information: fondationaleo.ca<\/a> as well as the Al\u00e9o Foundation's official pages on our platforms: \u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n Jonathan Collin <\/p>\n Montreal, November 28, 2024<\/b> \u2013 Launched in the spring of 2024, the Al\u00e9o Foundation\u2019s new holistic leadership program for student-athletes, supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation, is now up and running, welcoming its first ten motivated and inspiring participants.<\/p>\n Gathering for the first time in August 2024 for a day of training, the Leadership Scholars will receive their $4,000 scholarships\u2014awarded as part of their selection\u2014on December 3 as part of the Al\u00e9o Foundation\u2019s college and university awards evening. This evening will mark the conclusion of a second two-day session of workshops and activities designed to enrich their career paths.<\/p>\n This new program aims to encourage student-athletes from Quebec, other parts of Canada, and around the world\u2014who are members of the RSEQ at the university level\u2014to balance their studies with their athletic careers, while developing their leadership skills.<\/p>\n Quote:<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cThe Al\u00e9o Leadership Program, with the support of the McCall MacBain Foundation, is a new way of supporting exceptional student-athletes. It\u2019s essential for us to always strive for the development of our scholarship recipients beyond sport. This program is another example of our power to bring together actors in the community for the benefit of our student-athletes. At the halfway point of the program, these young people are already so inspiring, and we are immensely proud to be part of their journey.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Patricia Demers, Executive Director, Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nicole Amaral \u2013 Rugby Nicole was born in Brazil and moved to Quebec at the age of 6. Sports have played a major role in her development as a young woman and athlete. She fell in love with rugby at the age of 18 at Dawson College and then Concordia University. She wants to give back to her sporting community, in particular by coaching women\u2019s teams.<\/p>\n Alexandre Gagnon \u2013 Hockey Alexandre is studying leadership development in university ice-hockey programs as part of his master\u2019s thesis. He is particularly interested in this topic given his role as captain of the McGill Redbirds ice-hockey team. A graduate in physical and health education, he values good habits and an active lifestyle. He believes in the importance of balance in all spheres of life, and strives to become the best version of himself.<\/p>\n Abdellah Hassar \u2013 Athletics (hammer throw) Abdellah is a U Sports champion hammer thrower and doctoral student in kinesiology at Laval University. Between biomechanics and neuroscience, he explores how fatigue influences motor learning. Also deeply involved in the program committee, he energizes student life and engages in social projects to stimulate academic excellence. In the field and in the lab, Abdellah knows no limits, transforming every obstacle into an opportunity.<\/p>\n Jules Labrecque \u2013 Athletics (pole vault) Jules is studying physical engineering at Laval University. He has been practicing athletics for 3 years now, specializing in pole vaulting. He is involved in various student associations and takes part in several engineering competitions. He is currently studying in France.<\/p>\n B\u00e9atrice Lamarche \u2013 Volleyball B\u00e9atrice has been a student-athlete with the Rouge et Or volleyball team for 6 years now. Her diverse academic background, which includes international studies, aboriginal studies, equity, diversity and inclusion, and business administration, has given her a strong desire to get involved in her community. Throughout her university career, she has found a way to juggle her passions for social issues, social commitment, sport and inclusion by nurturing her sporting, academic and community worlds through numerous initiatives in her milieu.<\/p>\n J\u00e9r\u00e9mie Labont\u00e9 \u2013 Badminton J\u00e9r\u00e9mie is starting a Master\u2019s degree in Special Education after four years of a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Health and Physical Education. With this master\u2019s degree, he hopes to acquire the tools needed to create the best possible environment for his students, his colleagues and society as a whole. In badminton, he stands out by his passion. \u201cI believe in what I can do, and I know that every match is winnable.\u201d<\/p>\n Naomie Lo \u2013 Swimming Naomie is a competitive swimmer specializing in the 200 m butterfly and 400 m freestyle. She won McGill\u2019s Female Athlete of the Year award for the 2023-2024 season. Her leadership extends beyond campus; she volunteered as a lifeguard at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Naomie\u2019s dedication to swimming, technology and creating inclusive spaces reflects her passion to lead by example in the pool and beyond.<\/p>\n Anderson Recker \u2013 Rugby Anderson is a dedicated athlete, leader and community builder in sport. With a degree in Business Technology Management from Acadia University and an MBA in progress at McGill University, he aims to make an impact on the strategic consulting industry in Quebec. A former star football player at Acadia, he now excels with McGill\u2019s varsity rugby team, meeting every challenge with resilience, determination and a drive for excellence.<\/p>\n Mathilde Rousseau \u2013 Soccer Mathilde is a medical student at Laval University and captain of the Rouge et Or women\u2019s soccer team. A triple medalist at the U Sports Canadian Championships and bronze medalist at the Pan-American University Championships, she is involved in women\u2019s health research, organizes events for the Breast Cancer Foundation and founded summer camps for kids.<\/p>\n Neleh Vigneau Sargeant \u2013 Hockey Neleh is an accomplished student-athlete who loves adventure, high-level sports and new challenges. She values her family, friends, teammates and volunteers as a coach and student leader on several university committees. Entering Bishop\u2019s University on the Chancellor\u2019s Scholarship for Excellence, she has maintained excellent grades while playing ice and ball hockey at the highest level. She shines with many distinctions: Academic All-Canadian, RSEQ All-Star, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive MVP and top scorer at the IBHA World Championships!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About the McCall MacBain Foundation<\/b> <\/b><\/p>\n The McCall MacBain Foundation\u2019s mission is to improve the welfare of humanity by providing scholarships and other educational opportunities that nurture transformational leadership, and by investing in evidence-based strategies to address climate change, preserve our natural environment, and improve health outcomes.<\/p>\n The Foundation has made significant investments in the leadership potential of young people, most notably through the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill<\/a>, the Rhodes Scholarships<\/a>, the Loran Awards<\/a>, and scholarships at several universities in Canada including McMaster University and Dalhousie University<\/a>, as well as the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships<\/a> based in South Africa and the Kupe Leadership Scholarships<\/a> in New Zealand.<\/p>\n About the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n Founded in 1985, the Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships to nearly 5,000 student-athletes from across Qu\u00e9bec. To better reflect the organization\u2019s mission of helping athletes excel beyond sports, the FAEQ changed its name and brand image in 2022, becoming the Al\u00e9o Foundation. In addition to continuing to provide scholarships and guidance services to the leaders of tomorrow, it maintains its personalized approach, in which the overall development and well-being of its scholarship recipients are at the heart of its activities.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit fondationaleo.ca<\/a> or the Al\u00e9o Foundation's social media pages: \u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n Jonathan Collin Montr\u00e9al, le 28 novembre 2024 \u2013 Cr\u00e9\u00e9 au printemps 2024, le nouveau programme de leadership holistique de la Fondation Al\u00e9o pour les \u00e9tudiant\u00b7e\u00b7s-athl\u00e8tes, soutenu par la Fondation McCall MacBain, a pris son envol en accueillant ses dix premiers r\u00e9cipiendaires. R\u00e9uni\u00b7e\u00b7s pour la premi\u00e8re fois en ao\u00fbt 2024 pour une journ\u00e9e de formation, les boursi\u00e8res et […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7447,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-remise-de-bourse"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7446\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7446"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nConcordia University Stingers
\n23 years old \u2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (living in Saint-Constant)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMcGill University Redbirds
\n25 years old \u2013 Gatineau (lives in Montreal)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Red and Gold
\n28 years old \u2013 Morocco (living in Quebec)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Red and Gold
\n22 years old \u2013 Sorel-Tracy
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Red and Gold
\n25 years old \u2013 Montreal (Ahuntsic-Cartierville)
\n4000 $ \u2013 2e<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nUniversit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke Green and Gold
\n25 years old \u2013 L\u00e9vis (Lauzon sector)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMcGill Martlets
\n21 years old \u2013 Toronto (lives in Montreal)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMcGill University Redbirds
\n25 years old \u2013 Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia (lives in Montreal)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Red and Gold
\n23 years old \u2013 L\u00e9vis (Saint-Nicolas sector)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 5e<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nBishop's University Gaiters
\n21 years old \u2013 Lake Loon, Nova Scotia (lives in Sherbrooke)
\n4,000 $ \u2013 1Re<\/sup> Al\u00e9o Foundation scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/a>514-252-3171 x. 3884
\njonathan.collin@fondationaleo.ca<\/a><\/p>\nAl\u00e9o x McCall Mac Bain Leadership Program \u2013 First Cohort in Training<\/h1>\n
Profiles of the Ten Recipients<\/b><\/h4>\n
\nConcordia University Stingers
\n23 years old \u2013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (lives in Saint-Constant)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMcGill University Redbirds
\n25 years old \u2013 Gatineau (lives in Montreal)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Rouge et Or
\n28 years old \u2013 Morocco (lives in Quebec City)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Rouge et Or
\n22 years old \u2013 Sorel-Tracy
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Rouge et Or
\n25 years old \u2013 Montreal (Ahuntsic-Cartierville)
\n4000 $ \u2013 2nd Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nBishop's University \/ Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke Vert & Or
\n25 years old \u2013 L\u00e9vis (Lauzon sector)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMcGill University Martlets
\n21 years old \u2013 Toronto (lives in Montreal)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nMcGill University Redbirds
\n25 years old \u2013 Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia (lives in Montreal)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nLaval University Rouge et Or
\n23 years old \u2013 L\u00e9vis (Saint-Nicolas sector)
\n4000 $ \u2013 5th Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nBishop\u2019s University Gaiters
\n21 years old \u2013 Lake Loon, Nova Scotia (lives in Sherbrooke)
\n4000 $ \u2013 1st Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\njonathan.collin@fondationaleo.ca<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"