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Scholarships and Awards
OCRI / University of Ottawa EMBA Program Scholarship
The scholarship is for entrance into the 20-month program beginning August 2008 to April 2010.
OCRI is dedicated to advancing the general management capabilities of the Ottawa Region’s talent base. Recognized as one of the world’s most intelligent communities, it is up to Ottawa’s industry members and educational institutions to come together to ensure that the talent base is competitively positioned to reinforce Ottawa as a global learning and knowledge centre. Together with OCRI’s Partners in Prosperity, OCRI and the University of Ottawa EMBA are excited to offer this important initiative (valued at over $59,500) promoting the need for lifetime learning and achievement. More info on the OCRI / University of Ottawa EMBA Program Scholarship...
OCRI High School Technology Innovator Award
Award:
High School Technology Innovator Award
This award will be presented to a student, or group of students, involved in technology related activities that are entrepreneurial in nature. Candidates for this award have developed a business, product, or service to fulfill a specific need. More...
Scholarships
On behalf of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, OCRI administers
a variety of scholarship programs established in the region. The
scholarships, which are awarded annually, are available to graduating
high school students in the Ottawa region. These include:
The Elizabeth Heath Post-Secondary Awards
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $2,500 (per award)
Number of awards available: 2
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a graduating student from a high school in the region of Ottawa
- must have applied to recognized college or university
- entering a full-time program (from September 2008 to April 2009)
- demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement
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The Elizabeth Heath Technical, Trades Training
and Development Awards
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $1,500 (per award)
Number of awards available: 3
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a student graduating from the apprenticeship Co-operative
Education Studies (ACES) program (or similar program) at
a high school in the region of Ottawa
- pursuing further education or training in apprenticeship
or skilled employment program
- must demonstrate a need of financial assistance
- must have demonstrated diligence and determination both
“on the job” and at school
The award is to be used for trade/employment tools and equipment
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Barbara Ingram, Janet W. McCarthy and W.J.P. Jack Robertson
Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $1,500 (non-renewable)
Number of Awards available: 2
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a graduating student from a high school in the region
of Ottawa
- must have applied to a recognized college or university
- entering a full-time program (from September 2008 to
April 2009)
- special consideration will be given to students demonstrating
financial need
- person with a physical disability
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Kildonan Education Awards
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $4,000 (per award)
Number of Awards available: 3
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a graduating student from a high school in the region
of Ottawa
- must have applied to a recognized college or university
- entering a full-time program (from September 2008 to
April 2009)
- demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement
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The Lord Dundonald Chapter (IODE) Scholarship
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $500
Number of Awards available: 1
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a graduating student from a high school in the region
of Ottawa
- must have applied to a recognized college or university
- entering a full-time program (from September 2008 to
April 2009)
- demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement
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Jack Meadows Memorial Awards
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $2,500 (if attending college)
$3,000 (if attending university)
Number of Awards available: 6 (in total)
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a graduating student from a high school in the region
of Ottawa
- must have applied to a recognized college or university
- entering a full-time program (from September 2008 to April
2009)
- demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement
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George Joseph Cooper Award
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $1,000
Number of Awards available: 1
Application
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- a graduating student from a high school in the region
of Ottawa
- must have applied to a recognized college or university
- entering a full-time program (from September 2008 to April
2009)
- demonstrates both financial need and academic achievement
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Drew Shouldice Memorial Award (OCDSB only)
Deadline: April 14, 2008
Award: $1,500
Number of Awards available: 1
Application
Drew Shouldice was an Ottawa native who attended Hopewell Avenue Public School, Ridgemont High School, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa Law School. Drew volunteered in his community, his church, in politics, sports and with youth. He believed in giving back to the community, which had given so much to him. Drew died at the age of 52 on March 27, 1999.
The intent of the Drew Shouldice Memorial Award is to reward a student in financial need, who has demonstrated a commitment to community and/or school in the form of volunteer service. It is not intended to recognize academic or all-around excellence or participation.
Application must demonstrate all selection criteria:
- graduating student from a high school in the Ottawa-Carleton
District School Board
- pursuing education at a recognized university
- financial need
- student was employed during high school years
- student will have made a contribution to school and/or
community in one or more areas of athletics, volunteer work,
the arts, student government or other similar activities
- student must be a person of character and integrity
- at the graduation ceremony, the recipient of the Drew
Shouldice Memorial Award will receive no more than one other
award
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Black Canadian Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2008
Award: $5,000 (non-renewable)
Application
Application must satisfy all selection criteria:
- Black Canadian Student graduating from a high school in
the city of Ottawa;
- be admissible to a recognized Canadian university;
- demonstrate a need of financial assistance;
- be a Canadian citizen;
- demonstrate leadership in community involvement .
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How to Apply for Regional Scholarships
All applications should be sent to the Guidance Office and then
they will be directed to the school board in which the student is
attending classes, unless otherwise specified.
Application forms are also available for the scholarships at your
school Guidance Office, the following items are suggested to be
included in the application package:
Letter written by you, to the selection committee, describing how
you suit the selection criteria for the scholarship you have chosen
to apply for. (e.g. your academic achievements, your school and
community involvement, extra curricular activities, education plans,
etc.)
Letter of reference from a teacher/guidance counselor, principal
or someone who knows you and your community involvement (not a relative)
Copy of the latest marks available
Any other information necessary to support the selection criteria
for the individual awards.
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