TORRANCE, Calif. —
Toyota Financial Services recently recognized 100 high school students who
overcame considerable hardships on their paths to college, presenting them with
$1 million in scholarships.

Officials highlighted this is the first year in which TFS expanded
its Making Life Easier scholarship program to $1 million. The program provides
scholarships to underserved students through Boys & Girls Clubs of America,
as well as other TFS nonprofit partners.

To celebrate their achievements, volunteer work and future
success, more than 30 students and their families joined TFS associates at a
Community Day event in Torrance, Calif., featuring retired NBA player and
philanthropist AC Green.

Green is a Boys & Girls Clubs alumnus, and he spoke to
the youth about his experiences, the importance of mentors and moral character.
Among those in attendance was Helen Yuan, a past scholarship recipient and now
TFS intern.

"My journey with Toyota Financial Services has definitely
helped shape the person I am today," Yuan said. "TFS provided me the financial
stability to make my college life easier, and now they are helping me establish
the foundation for my career."

As one piece of TFS' national giving efforts, the Making
Life Easier scholarships program is geared to allow economically disadvantaged
youth to attend higher education by providing up to $20,000 for university,
college, trade or vocational school tuition and fees.

Since 2007, TFS has provided $2.4 million in Making Life
Easier scholarships to more than 500 deserving students. The scholarship
program originated with the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles and
expanded to include Chandler Education Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America Youth of the Year awardees, Boys & Girls Clubs participating in the
TFS-sponsored college readiness initiative Diplomas to Degrees (d2D), and
select nonprofit partners across the nation.

"Toyota Financial Services is committed to reaching more
communities and more promising students through our national philanthropic
efforts and partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America," said George
Borst, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Financial Services.

"This year's program expansion will allow these students to
further their education and build on their individual experiences, providing
them with better opportunities and a brighter future," Borst continued.

John Miller, national vice president of organizational and
executive development for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, added his
appreciation for the support.

"All of us at Boys & Girls Clubs of America appreciate
Toyota's efforts to help prepare students for higher education and fill the
financial gaps they face for tuition," Miller said.

"These young people overcome immense challenges in pursuit
of their education, and programs like Diplomas to Degrees and Making Life
Easier give a needed boost for greater accomplishments and stronger communities,"
he went on to say.

For more information on any of Toyota Financial Services'
student programs, visit www.toyotafinancial.com.

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