APPLY HERE | Deadline: July 15th
The OTA Education Foundation of Canada offers financial awards to Ontario students enrolled full-time in recognized programs at accredited publicly-funded Canadian universities and colleges. The scholarships are primarily funded from corporate donations from the Ontario trucking industry, which is why students are required to submit an essay about the trucking industry as part of the application process. Students can apply for OTA Education Foundation Scholarships for each year of enrollment at a post-secondary institution, as long as all the eligibility requirements continue to be met.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a resident of Canada
- Be 25 years of age or younger as of January 1 of the academic year for which the scholarship applies
- Be enrolled full-time in a public Canadian university or college program that is a minimum of 2 years in length, leading to a diploma or degree
- Be the child of at least one parent who works in the Ontario trucking industry
Scholarship Award Amounts
- OTA Education Foundation Scholarship for College Students (each): $1,000
- OTA Education Foundation Scholarship for University Students (each): $1,500
- J.O. Goodman Scholarship for First-Year University Student (one awarded): $1,500
- Bud Barr Scholarship for First-Year University Student (one awarded): $1,500
- George P. Ledson Scholarship for First-Year University Student (one awarded): $1,500
- C.V. Hoar Scholarship for First-Year College Student (one awarded): $1,000
Academic success will be the primary criteria for consideration for a general scholarship. Academic and personal accomplishments, along with contributions to community will be key considerations for the J.O. Goodman, Bud Barr, George P. Ledson, and C.V. Hoar scholarships, recipients for which will be awarded by the Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee.
Application Requirements
For all applications:
- Submit your online application by the deadline
- Upload an essay of 500 words or less (in .pdf format) describing the job of your parent who works in the trucking industry and elaborating on tasks/responsibilities you would like if holding a similar position
- Download, complete, and have a company representative verify and sign the Applicant Affiliation with Trucking Industry form, then send it to the OTA Education Foundation
Additional requirements for J.O. Goodman, Bud Barr, George P. Ledson, and C.V. Hoar Awards:
- Upload a letter (500 words or less) explaining why you should be considered, describing academic/personal accomplishments, community contributions, activities, goals, etc.
- Upload the completed Statement of Volunteer/Community Service and Extra-Curricular Activities form
- Optional: Submit one or more reference letters
Transcript Requirement
Deadline: July 30th
Arrange to have an official transcript for your most recent academic year with final marks sent directly from the issuing institution to the OTA Education Foundation, either by mail or email.
