Rigg Family Scholarship at the Telfer School of Management​

Award created thanks to the generosity of Rigg Family

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$5,000
Number of awards:
1
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 3
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To support an undergraduate student who is a member of the Black community involved in the Telfer community.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
  2. be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in the Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa
  3. demonstrate academic excellence
  4. be a member of a Black community
  5. be involved in the community and/or student clubs at Telfer

How to Apply

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

  1. a letter (max. 500 words) from the applicant detailing their involvement in the community and/or student clubs at Telfer
  2. a statement from the applicant who self-identifies as a member of a Black community

About this Award

Our family would like to create an opportunity to support the Black community. We believe that education is the key to helping people thrive. This scholarship to help undergraduate students achieve their educational aspirations and make a positive impact on their community. Our family motto is “United We Stand, Divided We Fall,” and we would like to stand side by side with the members of our community to drive success, happiness and purpose.