Joël Gagnon Scholarship (OSOTF)

This award was created in memory of Joël Gagnon

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Minimum $1,000
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 student-athletes who are members of the University of Ottawa men's hockey team whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a person with the protected/refugee status
  2. be registered as a full-time student-athlete (as determined by OUA and USports), and a member of the University of Ottawa men's hockey team
  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

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

The fund was established by the Gee-Gees Hockey Committee in memory of one of the Gee-Gees goal tenders, Joël Gagnon who lost his life in an automobile accident in July 1997. Drafted by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 1993, Joël became the fifth ranked goalie in the OUA. Despite his hockey history, most will remember Joël for who he was. His fiery personality and intense leadership made him a good leader and most importantly a great friend. His team-mates and friends will never forget his good humour and always smiling face.

The founders of this fund appreciate the matching contribution of the Government of Ontario through its Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund program and to donors who contributed to this fund.