John Plaskacz Memorial Basketball Scholarship (OSOTF)

Award created thanks to the generosity of Richard Traer and Dave Herbert

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Variable
Number of awards:
Variable
Award frequency:
Annual
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate and 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 basketball athletes whose education would otherwise be compromised.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a full-time student athlete (as defined by the OUA and USports) and a member of the Men's GeeGees Basketball Team at 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

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 established by Richard Traer (MPE'93) and Dave Herbert, both former members of the University of Ottawa Basketball Team. Mr. Traer played from 1975 to 1978 and coached the team in 1981. Mr. Herbert played on the team from 1984 to 1986.

A member of the Gee-Gees from 1970-75, John Plaskacz was a two time OUAA East 1st Team All-Star (1973-75), Tip-Off Tournament All-Star (1974), member of the 1,000 Points Club (1,168 career points), CIAU Final Eight participant (1973-75), recipient of the Paul Curley Outstanding Contribution to the Program Award (2004-05) and was a founding member of the Gee-Gees Sixth Man Club in 2012. 

The donors thank the Alumni Association of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario for their matching contributions.