Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) Ottawa Chapter Scholarship (OSOTF)

Award created thanks to the generosity of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $1,000
Number of awards:
4
(two to a first or second year student, and two to a third or fourth year student)
Award frequency:
As funds are available
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 assist students who have chosen to major in human resources in the BCom program at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with protected or refugee status
  2. be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Commerce Option in Human Resource Management at the Telfer School of Management of the University of Ottawa
  3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules
  4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  5. demonstrate an active interest in pursuing a career in human resources

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a letter from the applicant (max. 500 words) describing their active interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
  3. the applicant’s HRPA membership number (if applicable)

About this Award

The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) protects the public interest by governing and regulating the professional practice of its more than 23,000 registered members. HRPA advances the professionalization of HR and the acknowledgment of the profession as a key driver of organizational success by:

• Ensuring competent and ethical HR practice 

• Creating compelling value propositions to attract all in HR to become members

• Providing strong and respected designations based on a recognized body of knowledge

• Validating capability through rigorous examination and supervision of experience 

Established in 1993, the strong, vital Ottawa HRPA chapter represents some 1,500 members and students in the Ottawa area. The chapter aims to promote HR students and HRPA members, and increase their knowledge, skill and proficiency. Through this scholarship endowment, the Ottawa chapter wishes to demonstrate its commitment to students who have chosen to study human resources and to strengthen the association’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of professionalism as these students progress through their professional careers.