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OTAEF Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships for Ontario students in public post-secondary study
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Scholarships support Ontario students in public Canadian colleges and universities, with awards up to $1,500. Funding is available for academic study, community involvement, leadership, and trucking-related career interests.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
Activities funded
- Post-secondary study at a public Canadian college or university.
- Academic programs in transportation, logistics, business, or human resources for certain awards.
- Community service and volunteer involvement for selected scholarships.
- Leadership-focused and trucking-industry related studies for specific awards.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Essay
- Applicant Affiliation with Trucking Industry form, where required
- Curriculum Vitae, where required
- Reference letters, where required
- Official transcript
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario students.
- Canadian students.
- Full-time students in public Canadian colleges and universities.
- Students in transportation, logistics, business, or human resources programs.
Who is not eligible
- Students not enrolled full-time.
- Students in private post-secondary institutions.
- Students outside the required Ontario or Canadian residency criteria.
- Applicants who do not meet the trucking-industry family connection required by some awards.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario.
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the OTA Education Foundation Selection Committee.
- Only scholarship winners are notified.
- Award funds are advanced to the post-secondary institution.
- Funds are credited to the student account identified in the application.
Additional information
- Only scholarship winners will be notified.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to the post-secondary institution.
- Applicants may apply for multiple OTA Education Foundation scholarships.
- One transcript can be used for multiple applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships. 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 OTAEF Foundation Scholarships?
Scholarships support Ontario students in public Canadian colleges and universities, with awards up to $1,500. Funding is available for academic study, community involvement, leadership, and trucking-related career interests.
How much funding can be received?
OTAEF Foundation Scholarships Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships program, you must:
Ontario or Canadian resident.
Full-time in public post-secondary study.
Some awards require a parent in trucking.
What expenses are eligible under OTAEF Foundation Scholarships?
Post-secondary study at a public Canadian college or university.
Academic programs in transportation, logistics, business, or human resources for certain awards.
Community service and volunteer involvement for selected scholarships.
Leadership-focused and trucking-industry related studies for specific awards.
Who can I contact for more information about the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships?
You can contact OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF) by email at info@otaef.com or by phone at none.
Where is the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships available?
The OTAEF Foundation Scholarships program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OTAEF Foundation Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OTAEF Foundation Scholarships is a Grant and Funding