Father Roger Guindon Student Assistance Fund

Award offered by the University of Ottawa

Award Overview

Value of the award:
Maximum $20,000
(this amount will cover tuition fees, access fees and residence fees if applicable) and exemption from differential tuition fees between international and Canadian fees
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:
March 31
Renewable:
Yes
(upon reapplication and if the recipient still meets all the eligibility criteria)

Purpose of this Award

Offer major financial support to incoming or current University of Ottawa students who have overcome and/or are dealing with significant and long-term life challenges. The fund will be awarded for the academic year following the application.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a person with the protected/refugee status or an international student
  2. be admitted or registered as a full-time or part-time student at the University of Ottawa
  3. be in good academic standing
  4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  5. have overcome and/or is dealing with significant and long-term life challenges
  6. be registered full-time or part-time during the Fall term following the application deadline
Note: Former recipients of this fund are eligible to receive it again, upon reapplication and should they meet all the eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. a letter from the applicant detailing the significant and long-term life challenges he/she has been or is currently facing, supported by documented evidence

About this Award

The University of Ottawa named this fund in honour of Reverend Father Roger Guindon, o.m.i. The Reverend Father Guindon spent a number of years at the University of Ottawa, first as a student from 1933 to 1947. He then taught theology for 17 years. In 1959, the Reverend Father was promoted to Dean of Theology, a position he filled until he was named Rector of the University of Ottawa in 1964. His mandate ended in 1984, at the time of his retirement.