If Canada is to have a green future, bright and energetic young Canadians who are passionate about the environment must lead the way. In partnership with Earth Day Canada, Toyota is fostering the educational growth of young leaders who have a passion for environmental action.
Twenty special students who have demonstrated such leadership were recognized today for their outstanding contributions. They are the regional winners of the tenth annual Toyota Earth Day Scholarships, which were announced by Toyota Canada and Earth Day Canada in celebration of Earth Week.
The students, who are in their graduating year of high school, will be honoured in local ceremonies across the country. Each will receive $5,000 to help them further their academic careers. They can apply their award funds directly toward educational expenses for the first year of full-time post-secondary studies in Canada.
The 20 regional winners will now move on as finalists for the 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarship National Award. One winner will be chosen from among these finalists to receive a Panasonic notebook computer in addition to the $5,000 scholarship. The national winner will be announced in May.
The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program was established by Earth Day Canada, with financial support from Toyota Canada Inc., to reward and encourage environmental commitment and action among students.
Now in its 10th year the Toyota Earth Day Scholarship program has awarderd 160 Canadian students more than $800,000 through the program.
Read the full list of winners online at Toyota Canada, Inc.
