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OTA Education Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for Ontario post-secondary students
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 1,500
Timeline
- Closing date : July 15, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Scholarships for Ontario students in publicly funded Canadian colleges and universities. Funding supports full-time post-secondary study and related application requirements, including an essay and supporting documents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : July 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed online application
- 500-word essay in PDF
- Applicant Affiliation with Trucking Industry form
- Official transcript of recent final marks
- Volunteer/community service and extra-curricular activities form, if applying for additional awards
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario students
- Students in public Canadian colleges
- Students in public Canadian universities
- First-year students applying for named awards
Who is not eligible
- Students not enrolled full-time
- Students in private post-secondary institutions
- Applicants older than 25
- Students without a parent working in the Ontario trucking industry
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Foundation’s selection committee.
- Only scholarship winners are notified.
- If selected, funds are credited to the student’s post-secondary account.
Additional information
- Only scholarship winners are notified.
- Funds are credited to the student’s post-secondary account.
- A Social Insurance Number is required if selected, for T4A purposes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship?
Scholarships for Ontario students in publicly funded Canadian colleges and universities. Funding supports full-time post-secondary study and related application requirements, including an essay and supporting documents.
How much funding can be received?
OTA Education Foundation Scholarship Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian resident
Age 25 or under
Full-time in public college or university
Who can I contact for more information about the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship?
You can contact OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF) by email at info@otaef.com or by phone at 0.
Where is the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship available?
The OTA Education Foundation Scholarship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OTA Education Foundation Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the OTA Education Foundation Scholarship?
OTA Education Foundation Scholarship is funded by OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF)