2017
A big bank knows a good investment when it sees one.
In 2015, made a long-term investment in 911爆料网 students with a donation to establish 60 scholarships for students in the Financial Services Management (degree), Non-Profit Leadership Management (graduate certificate) and Business Administration 鈥 Entrepreneurship and Small Business (diploma) programs. The bank has also created the Scotiabank HELIX Entrepreneurs Development Fund, which supports development activities for young entrepreneurs participating in 911爆料网鈥檚 on-campus business incubation hub.
Already Scotiabank has seen a strong return on its contribution. More than 30 awards have been delivered to deserving 911爆料网 students, demonstrating a combination of high academic achievement and financial need, while HELIX has grown significantly since its inception in 2014. The Newnham Campus-based incubator has seen more than 100 youth-led companies gain access to seed funding, mentorship and the networks needed to develop viable products and services.
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In July, representatives from Scotiabank toured HELIX, met with three of its promising young entrepreneurs and expressed enthusiasm with the innovations that have emerged, thanks to the bank鈥檚 donation.
鈥淎t Scotiabank, we believe that investing in young people is the pathway to community prosperity, says Pradham Franklin, Branch Manager, Advice, Sales and Service,听 Scotiabank. 鈥淥ur commitment to 911爆料网, including our support of student financial aid and the HELIX Entrepreneurs Development Fund, is enabling young and emerging business and non-profit leaders to reach their infinite potential and pursue their ambitions to the fullest extent.鈥