Deadline to apply is May 31, 2024
TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment
announced today that the Corus.Futures Scholarship and Internship
Program is now accepting submissions from post-secondary students
from underrepresented communities for the 2024/25 school year.
There are three support opportunities available. The so.da
Social Marketing Scholarship and Internship is available to
students who identify as racialized, Indigenous, living with
disability and/or 2SLGBTQ+, and are entering their final year of
post-secondary diploma, advanced diploma or degree program with a
focus on Marketing, Advertising, Advertising & Graphic Design,
Advertising and Marketing Communications, Multimedia Design and
Development, or Communications.
The Susannah Therrien Radio Scholarship and Internship is
available to students who identify as women and are pursuing
studies in radio. This scholarship was created and is funded by Ms.
Therrien in recognition of her 20+ year tenure as a sales executive
with Corus Radio.
The Corus Television Broadcast Scholarship and Internship
is available to students who identify as racialized, Indigenous,
living with disability and/or 2SLGBTQ+ and are pursuing studies in
television broadcasting.
All three scholarship opportunities will support one student
each per year with financial assistance towards their tuition (up
to $5,000) starting September 2024. Selected students will also
receive a three-month paid internship at Corus Quay (so.da
placement), a Corus Audio office (radio placement) or at Global
News (television broadcast placement). Students will also be
offered mentorship from Ms. Therrien and other Corus leaders.
Students entering their final year of post-secondary studies in
September 2024 are eligible to apply
by May 31, 2024. Selected students
will be notified in June 2024.
"Corus is thrilled to continue to offer these educational
support programs and invite students who are deeply passionate
about social marketing, television and radio to apply," said
Cheryl Fullerton, EVP, People and
Communications. "Now into its third year, we know that we are
providing meaningful opportunities to help elevate the journey of
these young students by propelling them toward their career
aspirations."
Applications are due Friday, May 31,
2024. Full program details, eligibility requirements and
application instructions can be found here.
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About Corus Entertainment
Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and
content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and
content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging
audiences since 1999, the company's portfolio of multimedia
offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 39 radio
stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and
streaming platforms, and technology and media services. Corus is an
internationally-renowned content creator and distributor through
Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and
Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and
unscripted content. The company also owns full-service social
digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada,
and children's book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus' roster
of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV
Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY®
Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel
Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and
CFOX, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global
TV App and Curiouscast. Corus is the domestic advertising
representative and an original content partner for Paramount
Global's Pluto TV, the world's leading free ad-supported streaming
television (FAST) service. For more information, visit
www.corusent.com.
SOURCE Corus Entertainment Inc.
