Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa Leadership Scholarship

Award offered by Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $5,000
Number of awards:
Maximum 2
Award frequency:
Annual, non-renewable
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
March 2
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the special merit of undergraduate students who have demonstrated leadership qualities while contributing to the advancement of alumni or University activities in a volunteer capacity

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
  2. have completed at least one full year of study at the University of Ottawa
  3. be registered full-time at the time of application for the scholarship
  4. demonstrate leadership through alumni, university or community activities outside of regular course work conducted by the candidate since their registration at the University of Ottawa
  5. promote leadership activities that align with the goals, values and objectives of the Alumni Association and the University of Ottawa

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

  1. a non-official copy of the applicant’s academic transcript
  2. the Curriculum Vitae on Online Scholarships and Bursaries
  3. two letters of recommendation: one from the academic field and one from the community
  4. a 500-word essay from the applicant outlining how they have demonstrated leadership