Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/973029
Entrance Scholarships Changing Lives Scholarships change lives and, indeed, our first Entrance Scholarship recipient, the Okwuosa Family Scholar, has a lot to say about the impact of her experience at TFS so far. Reflecting on her first year at TFS, she shared the following with us: "This year I've learned so many things that not only will help me with my studies in the future, but also things that will help in my everyday life. For example, the ability to speak French breaks a language barrier with many people in the world. Thank you so much for providing me with this amazing opportunity, opening many doors for me in the future. With this I can strive to be a better person and a great role model to people everywhere, while making a positive impact on the world." Her presence at TFS has also had a positive impact on her peers, with her teachers noting the following: "The recipient chose to come to TFS to learn French, and from the beginning viewed this as an opportunity to learn about the world. Kind and even-tempered, she adapted with ease to her new environment and quickly made friends." "The recipient has been such a positive influence in the classroom, offering a new and fresh perspective to our students." The Okwuosa Family Scholar is now in her second year at TFS and, this past September, we were pleased to welcome our second recipient, the Webb Family Scholar. Fund Balance (as at June 30, 2017) $966,493 Giving at a Glance 2016–2017 Highlights Total Giving $1,457,525 Number of Donors 513 Funds Raised by Priority (cash and pledges as at June 30, 2017) Inspiring Places* – $701,803 Innovative Learning Tools – $173,015 Entrance Scholarships – $320,179 Bursaries – $60,285 Restricted Gifts** – $202,243 *Includes gifts designated to the area of greatest need. **Includes a gift of $150,000 from the Parents' Association at the Toronto campus to support the installation of air conditioning at the Junior School. 9 2016 – 2017 Report to Our Community