CIBC Mentorship Program Scholarships - Outside Ontario

Award created thanks to the generosity of CIBC

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $4,500
up to the cost of tuition for one full academic year
Number of awards:
Variable
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 provide assistance to students who work as student mentors in a faculty at the University of Ottawa.  

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with protected or refugee status, or an international student
  2. be enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Ottawa
  3. not be a resident of Ontario, as per OSAP rules
  4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  5. work as a student mentor in a faculty at the University of Ottawa
  6. demonstrate strong academic, leadership and coaching skills

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a non-official copy of the applicant’s transcript
  3. a letter (max. 500 words) from the applicant describing the experience as a mentor
  4. the Curriculum Vitae on Online Scholarships and Bursaries
  5. a letter of reference in support of the applicant that mentions at least one of the following: academics, leadership or coaching

About this Award

The fund was established in 2004 by CIBC under the Campaign for Canada’s University. CIBC is one of Canada’s largest corporate donors and is committed to helping our country’s youth prepare for the future. The prosperity of our country is meaningfully enriched by the contributions of talented students who pursue and complete postsecondary studies. By making an investment that strengthens the University of Ottawa’s ability to serve students through scholarships, CIBC is helping Canada grow strong.