Ontario Trucking Association Scholarships
2010 Application Package
What is the OTA Education Foundation?
The OTA Education Foundation is a charitable institution devoted to the furtherance of education for Ontario post-secondary students. Established in 1958, the Foundation was founded with the goal of providing assistance to Ontario students, regardless of their field of study, who have demonstrated their commitment to academic success, community service, and who have or plan to have an affiliation with the trucking industry.
OTA Education Foundation Scholarships
Financial awards are available to Ontario students enrolled in approved programs at approved postsecondary institutions. The payment of tuition is made directly by the Foundation to the university or college of the recipient's choice, and applied against the student's account. Should the student not complete the program of study, the portion of the unused tuition attributable to the Foundation, if any, would be refundable to the Foundation.
The J.O. Goodman and C.V. Hoar Awards
Students entering their first year of post-secondary study at an approved university or college are eligible for consideration for the J.O. Goodman Award or the C.V. Hoar Award. A separate application is not necessary for students applying for either award. However, there are additional requirements, which are detailed below:
The J.O. Goodman Award
The J.O. Goodman Award consists of a single scholarship for an eligible first-year student enrolled in a full-time recognized program in an accredited university.
The award is named for Mr. J.O. (Joe) Goodman, who for forty-four years was Senior Staff Executive of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA). His years of service to the development of the trucking industry in Ontario and to the trucking association resulted in his being awarded the Order of Canada in 1978 along with the nickname 'Mr. Trucking'. Mr. Goodman was one of the moving forces behind the establishment of the Foundation and was its Executive Director from its beginning until 1978.
The C.V. Hoar Award
The C.V. Hoar Award consists of a single scholarship for an eligible first-year student enrolled in a fulltime recognized program in an accredited community college.
The award is named for Mr. C.V. (Charles) Hoar, who is one of the founding members of the OTA Education Foundation and who led the Foundation into its current form when he helped establish the J.O. Goodman Awards in 1979 following the retirement of Mr. Goodman as Senior Staff Executive of the Ontario Trucking Association. Serving as chairman for both the Ontario Trucking Association and the OTA Education Foundation while continuing to operate a successful trucking company, Mr. Hoar was a strong advocate of post-secondary education and recognized its value in a strong and viable trucking industry.
Student Eligibility Criteria for applying for a Scholarship
- In order to be eligible for consideration for a scholarship, an applicant must provide proof that he/she has been accepted as a full-time student at an approved Canadian university or college.
- Academic success will be the primary criteria for consideration for a general scholarship.
- Applicants must be twenty-five years of age or under as of January 1, 2010.
- In addition, one outstanding first-year student who is entering university directly from high school will receive, the J.O. Goodman Scholarship Award, and one outstanding first-year student, who is entering college directly from high school, will receive the C.V. Hoar Scholarship Award. While a separate application form is not required, there are additional requirements (see below).
- Applications will be approved by our Board of Trustees and the results announced by August 31st. All applicants will be contacted by mail.
When Can I Apply?
Applications will be accepted after April 1st. No applications will be considered after July 15th. The awards are for one year only. Applicants who have won an award previously may re-apply in subsequent years provided a new application is submitted.
Bursary and Scholarship Amounts
| General OTA Education Foundation Scholarship for College Students: | $1,000 |
| General OTA Education Foundation Bursaries for University Students: | $1,500 |
| C.V. Hoar Scholarship Award (First-Year College Student): | $1,000 |
| J.O. Goodman Scholarship Award (First-Year University Student): | $1,500 |
