For more than 20 years, Tim Hortons has been celebrating and encouraging local youth to pursue educational growth through the Tim Hortons Scholarship Program. This corporate-led initiative has awarded millions of dollars in scholarships to team members, or the children or grandchildren of team members.

Funded by Tim Hortons and supported by restaurant owners, the national program reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to helping teenagers and youth build skills and confidence that last a lifetime.

Young people aged 15 to 19 represent about 20% of the team members who work at Tim Hortons restaurants and an additional 27% are aged 20 to 24, with many of them pursuing post-secondary education while working at Tims. The scholarship is an added boost to help support their post-secondary pursuits.

“At Tim Hortons, we’re incredibly proud of the young Canadians who choose to start their careers with us. They bring energy, creativity, and a strong sense of community to our restaurants every day. Programs like our scholarship initiative are our way of saying thank you – for their hard work, their commitment to learning, and the positive impact they make both in our restaurants and beyond,” says Naira Saeed, Chief Operating Officer of Tim Hortons.

Tims restaurant owner Christy Breed has had more than 15 team members benefit from the Tim Hortons Scholarship Program over the years and says she is always thrilled to celebrate each one.

“Beyond the financial support, this program gives us the opportunity to honour the accomplishments of our great team members and how their serve our communities. We all enjoy cheering them on as they build their future,” says Breed.

Each year, the Tim Hortons Scholarship Program distributes 220 awards of $1,000. We asked some of this year’s recipients to share what the award means to them:

“Working at Tim Hortons for over 3 1/2 years, starting at just 14 years old, has been a huge part of my life. It taught me the value of hard work, teamwork, and building connections with my community. This scholarship means so much to me because it shows my dedication and commitment I’ve put into my work at Tims while balancing school as well. Tim Hortons has been more than a job, it’s been a place where I’ve grown personally, professionaly and built friendships.” 

–         Danieel, Surrey, B.C.

“My time at Tim Hortons has been about more than serving coffee, it has been about building connections, sharing laughter, and supporting one another like family. This scholarship reflects the values I have learned here, including kindness, teamwork, and the importance of community. It motivates me to carry these lessons into my studies and future career.”  

–        Abbey, Brights Grove, Ont.

“Winning the Tim Hortons Scholarship is an incredible honor that means so much to me. It’s more than just financial assistance – it’s a reminder that dedication, perseverance, and a strong work ethic truly make a difference. This award encourages me to keep pushing forward in my education and future career goals, even when challenges arise.”

–         Carla, Milton Ont.

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to get the scholarship. It will make a big difference in my school year and help me accomplish the goals I have set for myself. I am very grateful for this scholarship and will use it to further my education this year!”

–        Kyle, Lloydminster, Sask.

 

“Winning this scholarship means a lot to me since I've been at Tims for over 5 years and I'm studying to continue working at Tims in a corporate role or as a franchise owner.”

–        Phillipe, Quebec City, Que.