Scholarships and Awards

OCRI / University of Ottawa EMBA Program Scholarship

The scholarship is for entrance into the 20-month program beginning August 2010 to April 2012. Nominations will be solicited in January 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 Futures Award: High School Innovation

Sponsored by RIM

This award will be presented to an Ottawa-area High School (grades 9-12) in recognition of the school’s efforts to engage students in learning in an innovative and unique way. Schools are invited to prepare a short submission describing their initiative. The initiative must be unique and innovative, and fall within one of the following five categories: Technology – innovative use of technology to support student learning; Entrepreneurship – initiative to encourage development of entrepreneurial skills; Science and Math – initiative to instill interest in math and/or science; Community Outreach – a unique partnership with a post-secondary institution, business, or other organization; or Education Delivery – non-traditional and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in one or more of the following areas: information and communications technology, business, environment, health and wellness, manufacturing, arts and culture, or skilled trades.

Deadline for submissions: December 11, 2009. Three finalists and the winner will be announced at the OCRI Awards Dinner on April 8, 2010, at the Hilton Lac Leamy

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: