Men's Golf Team Fund (OSOTF)

Award created thanks to the generosity of Paul Carson

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Variable
up to the maximum stipulated in the OUA and USports rules and regulations
Number of awards:
Variable
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 financial assistance to men's golf athletes whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be registered as full-time student athlete and a member of the Men's golf Team at the University of Ottawa
  2. meet the Ontario residency requirement, as per OSAP rules
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. be a student in good standing and have a minimum 70% average in accordance with OUA/USports eligibility criteria

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 fund was created by Paul Carson while he was the University of Ottawa Men's Golf Team's Coach. Dr. Carson obtained his BSc, MSc and PHd in Applied Mathematics from the University of Windsor and his MEng and PEng in Aeronautical Engineering from Carleton University. Most of his career has been spent in the field of aviation, principally as a professional pilot. At the time the fund was created, he was employed as a Civil Aviation Inspector with the federal Department of Transport. He was also a Class A Golf Teaching Professional belonging to the PGA of Canada. The donor thanks the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.