The Sean Egan Memorial Scholarship

This award was established in loving memory of Sean Egan through the generous funds raised during the inaugural “Walk for Sean” event

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Variable
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

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to students registered with the School of Human Kinetics at the Faculty of Health Sciences who have demonstrated financial need and who have participated in projects that demonstrate leadership in physical activity related to health, and that promotes awareness of physical activity and health in the community.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be registered full-time in an undergraduate program in the School of Human Kinetics at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Ottawa
  2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP rules
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0
  5. have participated in a project that demonstrates leadership

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a letter (max. 500 words) summarizing the applicant's participation in a project that demonstrates leadership

About this Award

The possibility of standing on the summit of Mount Everest reflected Sean's passion for fitness, health and leadership.

Undertaking inspiring physical and mental challenges was his way of bringing attention to, and supporting those, who face challenges everyday of their lives. On Friday, April 29, 2005, Dr. Sean Egan, Associate Professor with the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa died during an attempt to ascend Everest, the ultimate physical challenge.

This scholarship was established in memory of Sean Egan with funds raised from an inaugural event held March 24, 2006, entitled “Walk for Sean”. The fund will continue to be supported by private and public gifts, as well as funds raised through various, community fundraising events.