Topolovec Family Scholarship (Sports)

Award created thanks to the generosity of Milan Topolovec

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$2,500
Number of awards:
1
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate or graduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 2
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

To provide assistance to members of the Gee-Gees men’s football team with outstanding potential in the sport.

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 student-athlete (as per RSEQ, OUA and/or U Sports regulations) and a member of the men’s Gee-Gees football team at the University of Ottawa
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. demonstrate outstanding potential for the sport of football, as determined by the Gee-Gees football head coach
  5. demonstrate a true desire to be an exceptional teammate and future leader, as determined by the Gee-Gees football head coach
  6. be a person of exemplary character on and off the field, as determined by the Gee-Gees football head coach

How to Apply

Multiple Awards Program

To be considered for this award, candidates must apply to Varsity Student-Athlete Scholarships (99935).

Applications must be submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

  1. the Financial Questionnaire

About this Award

This scholarship was generously created by Milan Topolovec in honour of his family’s deep connection and commitment to uOttawa and the Gee-Gees. Milan Topolovec moved to Canada from his native Croatia as a child. While earning a BA in economics from uOttawa, he was a member of the Gee-Gees football team (1977 to 1979). A 1980 draft selection of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Milan played two seasons in the CFL before taking many of the lessons he learned through football to establish the TK Financial Group.  

A successful entrepreneur and author, Milan has provided estate and insurance planning advice to clients for more than 35 years. As a community leader, Milan coached sports for many years, including as an assistant coach with the Gee-Gees in the 1980s. He is also active in the community, having been a member of the board of the Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, as well being deeply involved with Canada Company,  an organization that provides valuable services to the brave men and women of our Canadian Armed Forces.