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Raptors guard Fred VanVleet launches U of T scholarship for Black and Indigenous students

Another Fred VanVleet assist, this time off the court.

The Toronto Raptors point guard has launched the Fred VanVleet Scholarship with the University of Toronto’s Rotman Commerce program — awarding a Black or Indigenous student based on financial need. The management program even comes with mentorship with VanVleet himself.

This scholarship is important because it’s going to shine a light on some of those who may be underserved or underprivileged in certain communities and aspects.” VanVleet said in a YouTube video.

“We know there’s a selection process to a lot of scholarships and sometimes it counts people out.