{"id":7935,"date":"2025-04-09T13:47:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T13:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/?p=7935"},"modified":"2025-04-16T12:55:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:55:41","slug":"loto-quebec-scholarship-program-x-fondation-aleo-investing-in-inspiring-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/programme-de-bourses-loto-quebec-x-fondation-aleo-miser-sur-des-athletes-inspirants\/","title":{"rendered":"Loto-Qu\u00e9bec x Al\u00e9o Foundation Scholarship Program: Investing in Inspiring Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Montreal, April 9, 2025 \u2013<\/b> Loto-Qu\u00e9bec and the Al\u00e9o Foundation are celebrating the majority of a unique partnership this year, highlighting Quebec para-athletes. The 18thbalancing<\/sup> This edition of the scholarship award recognized and encouraged the paths of 13 para-athletes who received $52,000 $ in scholarships, always accompanied by the services offered for life by the Foundation.<\/p>\n

The Loto-Qu\u00e9bec Scholarship Program annually recognizes the achievements of athletes with physical or sensory limitations exclusively. This year, our loyal partners Parasports Qu\u00e9bec, Ski de fond Qu\u00e9bec, Hockey Qu\u00e9bec, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration de natation du Qu\u00e9bec, the Association qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des sports pour paralytiques c\u00e9r\u00e9braux, Ski Qu\u00e9bec Alpin, the Association sportive des sourds du Qu\u00e9bec, and Badminton Qu\u00e9bec are once again collaborating on the program.<\/p>\n

A renewed agreement<\/b><\/p>\n

In addition to highlighting 18 years of teamwork, the partnership between Loto-Qu\u00e9bec and the Al\u00e9o Foundation can look to the future. Indeed, the collaboration agreement has been officially renewed and even enhanced. The Crown corporation will continue to invest over the next three years to provide even better support for parasport athletes.<\/p>\n

Boursier Leadership<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the recipients of the Loto-Qu\u00e9bec Scholarship Program will also have the chance to join the Al\u00e9o Foundation's Leadership Program, created in 2024. Mathieu Dorais<\/b> will join the 2025-2026 cohort of this program, which brings together student-athletes with exceptional backgrounds. This unique program includes training sessions and workshops promoting the development of leadership skills and abilities.<\/p>\n

In their own words:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00abFor many years, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec has been committed to supporting exceptional athletes with physical or sensory limitations. The company is therefore very proud to renew its partnership with the Al\u00e9o Foundation and to shine a spotlight, once again, on the inspiring individuals who are the recipients of the Loto-Qu\u00e9bec bursary program.\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u2013 \u00c9ric Meunier, Director of Societal Engagement at Loto-Qu\u00e9bec<\/b><\/p>\n

\u00abLoto-Qu\u00e9bec is a loyal partner of the Al\u00e9o Foundation, and we are extremely proud to count them among our most prestigious allies who greatly contribute to the achievement of our mission. It was essential for us to continue this valuable collaboration to highlight the significant impact of Quebec para-athletes in our local sports world. We sincerely thank the Crown corporation for believing in us as much as we do.\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u2013 Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Loto-Qu\u00e9bec Scholarship Program Recipients 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/b><\/td>\nDiscipline<\/b><\/td>\nAge<\/b><\/td>\nAmount<\/b><\/td>\nCity<\/b><\/td>\nSchool<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marian Catalin Barbu<\/td>\nParanatation<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nMontreal (Ahuntsic-Cartierville)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frederique Berube Perron<\/td>\nWheelchair tennis<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nSaint-Bruno-de-Montarville<\/td>\nC\u00e9gep de Saint-Hyacinthe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyne-Marie Bilodeau<\/td>\nNordic skiing<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nSherbrooke (Lake Memphremagog)<\/td>\nC\u00e9gep at a distance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vincent Boily<\/td>\nPara hockey<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nSaint-Eustache<\/td>\nUniversity of Quebec at Montreal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\u00e9lix Thomas Cowan<\/td>\nParanatation<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nBrossard<\/td>\nUniversity of Montreal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathieu Dorais<\/td>\nParalympic athletics<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nL\u00e9vis (Saint-R\u00e9dempteur)<\/td>\nLaval University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olivier Dussault<\/td>\nBocce<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec (Charlesbourg)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sofia Fassi Fehri<\/td>\nWheelchair basketball<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nMontr\u00e9al (Saint-Laurent)<\/td>\nUniversity of Montreal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alexis Guimond<\/td>\nPara-alpine skiing<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nGatineau<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Huneault<\/td>\nPara hockey<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nSaint-Eustache<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alexandre Ouellet<\/td>\nGolf (Sports for the Deaf)<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nSaint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William Roussy<\/td>\nParabadminton<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nMary<\/td>\nLaval University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olivier Roy<\/td>\nBocce<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n4000 $<\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec (Saint-\u00c9mile)<\/td>\nLouis-Jolliet Centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

About Loto-Qu\u00e9bec
\n<\/b>Loto-Qu\u00e9bec has been entertaining Quebecers for over 50 years, and its activities benefit the entire community. In 2024, it awarded over $1.7 billion in lottery prizes. For the 18thbalancing<\/sup> Each year, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec supports the Al\u00e9o Foundation through its scholarship program.<\/p>\n

About the Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b>
\n<\/b>Founded in 1985, the Fondation de l\u2019athl\u00e8te d\u2019excellence (FAEQ) has awarded over $25 million in scholarships to nearly 5,000 outstanding student-athletes from across Quebec. To clarify the organization's mission to empower athletes beyond their sport, the FAEQ changed its name and branding in 2022, now known as the Fondation Al\u00e9o. In addition to continuing its scholarship and support services for tomorrow's leaders, it reaffirms its personalized approach, focusing on the overall development and well-being within the performance of its scholarship recipients.<\/p>\n

For more information: fondationaleo.ca<\/a> as well as the Al\u00e9o Foundation's official pages on our platforms:
\nLinkedIn<\/a>
\nFacebook<\/a>
\nInstagram<\/a>
\nYouTube<\/a>
\nSpotify<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n

Annie Dub\u00e9<\/b>
\nDirector of Communications and Marketing
\nAl\u00e9o Foundation<\/a>
\n438-884-6626
\nannie.dube@fondationaleo.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Loto-Qu\u00e9bec x Al\u00e9o Foundation bursary program: Focus on inspiring athletes<\/h1>\n

Montreal, April 9, 2025 \u2013 <\/b>This year, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec and the Al\u00e9o Foundation are celebrating the renewal of a unique partnership that shines a spotlight on Quebec para-athletes. The 18th edition of the program recognized and encouraged the careers of 13 para-athletes, who received $$52,000 in bursaries, in addition to the accompanying services offered for life by the Foundation.<\/p>\n

The Loto-Qu\u00e9bec Bursary Program annually recognizes the achievements of athletes with physical or sensory limitations exclusively. This year, our loyal allies Parasports Qu\u00e9bec, Ski de fond Qu\u00e9bec, Hockey Qu\u00e9bec, the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration de natation du Qu\u00e9bec, the Association qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des sports pour paralytiques c\u00e9r\u00e9braux, Ski Qu\u00e9bec Alpin, the Association sportive des Sourds du Qu\u00e9bec, and Badminton Qu\u00e9bec are once again collaborating on the program.<\/p>\n

A renewed agreement<\/b><\/p>\n

In addition to celebrating 18 years of teamwork, the partnership between Loto-Qu\u00e9bec and the Al\u00e9o Foundation can look forward to continuing their work together. The partnership has been officially renewed and even enhanced, as Loto-Qu\u00e9bec will continue to invest over the next 3 years to provide even greater support for parasport athletes.<\/p>\n

Leadership Recipient<\/b><\/p>\n

For the first time, one of the Loto-Qu\u00e9bec Bursary Program recipients will also have the chance to join the Al\u00e9o Foundation\u2019s Leadership Program, which was created in 2024. Mathieu Dorais will join the 2025-2026 cohort of this program, which brings together student-athletes with exceptional backgrounds. This unique program includes training and workshops to develop leadership skills and abilities.<\/p>\n

In their words:<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cFor many years, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec has been committed to supporting exceptional athletes living with physical or sensory limitations. The company is therefore very proud to renew its partnership with the Al\u00e9o Foundation, and to turn the spotlight once again on the inspiring people who are the recipients of the Loto-Qu\u00e9bec bursary program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 \u00c9ric Meunier, <\/b>Director of Social Engagement, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cLoto-Qu\u00e9bec is a loyal partner of the Al\u00e9o Foundation, and we are extremely proud to count it among our most prestigious allies, making a major contribution to the realization of our mission. It was essential for us to continue this invaluable collaboration in order to highlight the great impact of Quebec para-athletes in the world of sports. Our heartfelt thanks go to the corporation for believing as much as we do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Patricia Demers, Executive Director, Al\u00e9o Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Recipients of the Loto-Qu\u00e9bec 2025 Bursary Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/b><\/td>\nSport<\/b><\/td>\nAge<\/b><\/td>\nAmount<\/b><\/td>\nCity<\/b><\/td>\nSchool<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marian Catalin Barbu<\/td>\nPara swimming<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nMontreal (Ahuntsic-Cartierville)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frederique Berube Perron<\/td>\nWheelchair tennis<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nSaint-Bruno-de-Montarville<\/td>\nC\u00e9gep de Saint-Hyacinthe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyne-Marie Bilodeau<\/td>\nNordic skiing<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nSherbrooke (Lake Memphremagog)<\/td>\nC\u00e9gep at a distance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vincent Boily<\/td>\nPara hockey<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nSaint-Eustache<\/td>\nUniversity of Quebec at Montreal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\u00e9lix Thomas Cowan<\/td>\nPara swimming<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nBrossard<\/td>\nUniversity of Montreal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mathieu Dorais<\/td>\nPara athletics<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nL\u00e9vis (Saint-R\u00e9dempteur)<\/td>\nLaval University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olivier Dussault<\/td>\nBocce<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec (Charlesbourg)<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sofia Fassi Fehri<\/td>\nWheelchair basketball<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nMontr\u00e9al (Saint-Laurent)<\/td>\nUniversity of Montreal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alexis Guimond<\/td>\nPara Alpine Skiing<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nGatineau<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Huneault<\/td>\nPara hockey<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nSaint-Eustache<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alexandre Ouellet<\/td>\nGolf (for the Deaf)<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nSaint-J\u00e9r\u00f4me<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
William Roussy<\/td>\nPara badminton<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nMary<\/td>\nLaval University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Olivier Roy<\/td>\nBocce<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n$4,000<\/td>\nQu\u00e9bec (Saint-\u00c9mile)<\/td>\nLouis-Jolliet Centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

About Loto-Qu\u00e9bec
\n<\/b>Loto-Qu\u00e9bec has been entertaining Quebecers for over 50 years, and its activities benefit the entire community. In 2024, it awarded more than $$1.7 billion in lottery prizes. For the 18th year, Loto-Qu\u00e9bec is supporting the Al\u00e9o Foundation through its bursary program.<\/p>\n

About the Al\u00e9o Foundation
\n<\/b>About the Al\u00e9o Foundation Created in 1985, the Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ) has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships to nearly 5,000 outstanding student-athletes across Quebec. In order to clarify the organization\u2019s mission to propel the athlete beyond sport, the QAAF changed its name and branding in 2022 to the Al\u00e9o Foundation. In addition to continuing to award scholarships and coaching services to tomorrow\u2019s leaders, the Foundation confirms its personalized approach, in which the overall development and well-being of its scholarship holders are at the heart of its actions.<\/p>\n

For further information: fondationaleo.ca<\/a> as well as the official Al\u00e9o Foundation pages on our platforms:
\nLinkedIn<\/a>
\nFacebook<\/a>
\nInstagram<\/a>
\nYouTube<\/a>
\nSpotify<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 30 \u2013<\/p>\n

Annie Dub\u00e9<\/b>
\nDirector of Communications and Marketing
\nAleo Foundation<\/a>
\n438-884-6626
\nannie.dube@fondationaleo.ca<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Montr\u00e9al, le 9 avril 2025 \u2013 Loto-Qu\u00e9bec et la Fondation Al\u00e9o c\u00e9l\u00e8brent cette ann\u00e9e la majorit\u00e9 d\u2019un partenariat unique mettant en lumi\u00e8re des para-athl\u00e8tes qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois\u00b7es. La 18e \u00e9dition de cette remise de bourses a reconnu et encourag\u00e9 les parcours de 13 para-athl\u00e8tes qui ont re\u00e7u 52 000 $ en bourses, toujours accompagn\u00e9es des services offerts […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":7939,"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-7935","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\/7935","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=7935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7935\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7935"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}