Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé PC CC CMM CD (née Benoît) (April 26, 1922 – January 26, 1993) was a Canadian journalist, politician, and stateswoman. She was the first woman in Canadian history to become Governor General.

The Sauvé Scholars Program was established by the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation under the direction of the late Jeanne Sauvé’s son, Jean-François Sauvé, to implement its mission to develop the leadership potential of promising youth from around the world.

Dynamic circle from Sauvé's  dynamic dozen at The centre of the House of Senate in Washington DC

2004/5 scholars at the House of Parliament in Ottawa Canada

Bernard Shapiro visits the scholars.

From left to right, (Paul Shore 2003/4 scholar), Harry Parnass, {President},  Andrew, Adam, Bernard Shapiro, Farouk, Jee, Leila,  and Hong.

Andrew and Sonny Gordon, Chairman of the Board of the Sauve Scholars Foundation

Sauvé Scholars Visit to the United States Institute of Peace in DC March 2005

Scholars and founding Director having Lunch in DC

 Scholar preparing for the canoe trip.

Scholars Ali Khan and Andrew

Dare to venture is an adventure. Andrew taking the long canoe challenge

Paddlefoot Canoe Program,

From September 4th - 6th 2004 Scholars set sail with 'Paddlefoot' on a canoe trip that took place in Reserve Faunique de Papineau Labelle. This reserve provides scholars an opportunity to see a vegetation and wildlife both rich and diversified.

We began with a warm breakfast prepared over and open fire, followed by campsite presentation and learning 'no trace wilderness practices. On the water, we started each trip with an instructional day at select rapids. All basic canoeing skills are covered as well as canoeing safely and team work, and communication while on the lake. 

The Navigation Montreal - Andrew and other scholars

Scholars Adam and Andrew camping with Andrew holding the 'Sleeping Bag'

Scholars at the Round Hearth montreal

Andrew is in readiness for the Snow shoeing Montreal

Andrew exploring Montreal's unique arts and architecture

The Sauve Scholars Certification Ceremony.

The  Sauvé House above was Andrew's home  in 2004/5