What they said:

“This year marks the 30th edition of the National Bank Bursary Program, and we are proud to celebrate this important milestone with the Foundation. As a former bursary recipient when I was training as an athlete, I can vouch for the positive impact that FAEQ bursaries have on the lives of student athletes and how important it is to support academic excellence. I wish all bursary recipients this year the best of luck as they reach their goals.”

- Martine Dessureault, Vice-President – Commercial Banking, Quebec City and Eastern Quebec, National Bank

“I’m delighted to be joining National Bank today to celebrate the triumphs of 38 student athletes, who have had to work extremely hard these past two years to juggle their academic and athletic success. I would also like to warmly thank National Bank for its support for our mission these past 30 years. Having National Bank by our side for the 30th edition of its bursary program is quite simply phenomenal.”

- Martin Lavigne, President of the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence

The 30th edition of the National Bank Bursary Program has awarded 23 bursaries for academic excellence highlighting the academic achievements of student athletes and 15 bursaries to support academic and sporting success that aim to promote a balance between sport and studies.

Over the years, several of the student athletes supported by National Bank have distinguished themselves on the international scene. From this group, a special mention goes to weightlifter Maude Charron and her inspiring journey to the gold medal in the under 64 kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.

Another recipient is freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury, who has had a number of recent successes including silver medalist at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and his 19th, 20th and 21st Crystal Globes on the World cup circuit. A final mention goes to tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime who won his first ATP title.

This select group also includes para-swimmer Aurélie Rivard, para-athlete Diane Roy, cyclist Hugo Houle, cross-country skier Alex Harvey, boxer Ariane Fortin, weightlifter Christine Girard, speed skaters Marianne St-Gelais and Sylvie Daigle, hockey players Charline Labonté, Caroline Ouellette and Guillaume Latendresse as well as divers Jennifer Abel and Roseline Filion.

2022 National Bank Bursary Program Recipients

About National Bank of Canada
With $367 billion in assets as at January 31, 2022, National Bank of Canada, together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. It has more than 27,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities at nbc.ca or via social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About the Quebec Foundation for Athletic Excellence (FAEQ)      
Since it was founded in 1985, the FAEQ has awarded no less than $19 million in scholarships, representing 6,525 individual bursaries to 3,300 different recipients. The FAEQ provides not only financial support to Quebec student athletes, but also support services in terms of academic orientation, help with balancing sports and education, internships in companies, etc. The FAEQ stands out for its personalized approach, its sound management, and its influential role in sport and the education community. faeq.com