Telus launches new $50M student bursary fund

TORONTO – Telus Friendly Future Foundation on Wednesday is officially announcing the launch of its new $50-million Telus Student Bursary fund, which it says is the largest bursary fund in Canada. The fund has been created through a $25-million endowment gift from Telus, along with an additional $25-million commitment in fundraising from Telus Friendly Future Foundation. It is intended to support students facing financial barriers impacting their ability to enroll in or continue their post-secondary education. Telus Student Bursaries will be awarded annually to youth between the ages of 17 and 29 who have been accepted into, or are attending,...