Ontario Remembrance Scholarship
December 15, 2020
On January 8, 2020, a Ukrainian airliner crashed near Tehran, Iran. Victims of the crash included 57 Canadians. Among the victims, 34 people were employed at or studying in universities and colleges in Ontario. In remembrance of the victims and to commemorate the talent that has been lost, Ontario will provide publicly-assisted postsecondary institutions with funding for 57 dedicated scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The value of each scholarship is $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be registered full-time or part-time during the 2020-21 academic year.
- Both International and Domestic (Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a Protected Person/Convention Refugee) students are encouraged to apply.
Instructions:
- Applicants must add their Social Insurance Number via their ACSIS account in order to be awarded funding. Exceptions may apply for International students.
- Applicants will be required to submit an essay to demonstrate merit, which can include academic achievement and community service.
- Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.
- All applicants will be notified of a decision after the deadline.
Ontario Remembrance Scholarship Recipients:
- Recipients of the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship will receive a value of $10,000.
- Recipients who withdraw, or fail to complete the academic term, are no longer eligible for the scholarship and must return the full scholarship funds to the institution.
- If applicable, Financial Aid and Student Awards will report the scholarship award to OSAP on behalf of the successful recipient.
WINTER APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
For further information, please contact studentawards@algonquincollege.com.