
SPONSORS
Sponsors significantly enhance scholarship programs, offering credibility, resources, and sustainability. Their support attracts a wider range of applicants and provides opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Sponsors' commitment reflects positively on their brand, aligning with social responsibility and fostering a lasting impact.
SPONSOR - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
The GemStar Circle of Excellence program is proud to recognize Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) as our Premier Sponsor. As Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, BDC’s commitment to innovation, leadership, and business growth aligns perfectly with our mission to celebrate and empower excellence within the entrepreneurial community. Their generous support helps us expand opportunities, inspire emerging leaders, and create meaningful impact across the organizations and individuals we serve. We are deeply grateful for BDC’s partnership and shared vision for fostering Canadian business success.
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SPONSOR -BANK OF MONTREAL
Gemstar's valued sponsor, Bank of Montreal (BMO), plays a pivotal role in the scholarship program's success. Their support signifies a commitment to empowering aspiring scholars and investing in the future. Through BMO's partnership, Gemstar gains not only financial backing but also access to a wealth of resources and expertise. Sponsors like BMO contribute to expanding the scholarship's reach, enabling more students to achieve their educational aspirations. This collaboration fosters a sense of community and shared purpose, ultimately fostering a brighter future for deserving individuals.
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SPONSOR - GLORIA BAYLIS FOUNDATION
The GemStar Circle of Excellence program is honoured to recognize The Gloria Baylis Foundation as a valued Scholarship Sponsor. Through the renewal of their generous support, the Foundation is helping to open doors for deserving students by providing access to opportunities that foster leadership, personal growth, and professional excellence. Their commitment to education, equity, and community empowerment reflects the very spirit of the GemStar Circle of Excellence program. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Gloria Baylis Foundation for investing in the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

SPONSOR - FRANK BAYLIS & BAYLIS MEDTECH
The GemStar Circle of Excellence program is honoured to recognize Baylis Medical Technologies as a valued Scholarship Sponsor. Through their generous support, Baylis Medical Technologies is helping to open doors for deserving students by providing access to opportunities that encourage leadership, personal growth, academic achievement, and professional excellence.
Their commitment to innovation, education, equity, and community empowerment reflects the very spirit of the GemStar Circle of Excellence program. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Baylis Medical Technologies for investing in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

SPONSOR -GROUPE 3737
It's a nationwide nonprofit that provides coaching and support to BIPOC-business owners and community organizations, including more than 1,000 entrepreneurs across Canada. They've given us a year-long grant as part of the federal government's Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI). Groupe 3737 in particular aims to support Black community institutions in Quebec by strengthening their overall organizational capacities by helping to improve their internal governance, financing, and management.
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INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
ESTATE OF DORISCO ANNA BROOKS
IAN & VERA ESTATE
PETRA & ANN MARIE STEWART
JUDGE DANIEL DORTELUS
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