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The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for first-year Canadian students
Funding available
$ 1,250
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
First-year students entering a public Canadian college or university
See full eligibility
Overview
This scholarship supports first-year students entering a public Canadian college or university. It provides up to $1,250 for students pursuing eligible studies and meeting the program’s family and academic requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,250 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Essay in PDF format
- Completed Applicant Affiliation with Trucking Industry form
- Official transcript of most recent final marks
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First-year students entering a public Canadian college or university
- Students in full-time diploma or degree programs
- Students in Transportation, Logistics, Business, Technology, Human Resources, or Communications
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not Canadian residents
- Students older than 20 as of January 1 of the academic year
- Students not entering first year from secondary school
- Students without a parent working in the Canadian trucking industry
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- First-year studies in Transportation, Logistics, Business, Technology, Human Resources, or Communications receive preference
- Applicant’s relation to a parent working in the Canadian trucking industry is required
- Selection is made by the OTA Education Foundation Selection Committee
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the online application
- Review the application requirements before starting.
- Enter your personal, education, and sponsoring company information.
- Step 2: Upload supporting documents
- Upload your essay in PDF format.
- Complete and submit the Applicant Affiliation with Trucking Industry form for company verification and signature.
- Step 3: Arrange transcript submission
- Request an official transcript with final marks sent directly to the OTA Education Foundation.
- Step 4: Submit by the deadline
- Submit the application by July 15.
- Ensure transcript materials are sent by July 30.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the OTA Education Foundation Selection Committee
- Only scholarship winners are notified
- If selected, the recipient’s Social Insurance Number must be provided before funds are released
- Funds are sent to the post-secondary institution and credited to the student account
Additional information
- Only scholarship winners will be notified.
- Preference is given to students in Transportation, Logistics, Business, Technology, Human Resources, or Communications.
- Applicants may use one official transcript for multiple OTA Education Foundation scholarship applications.
- A Social Insurance Number is required for T4A purposes if selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship Program
What is the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship?
This scholarship supports first-year students entering a public Canadian college or university. It provides up to $1,250 for students pursuing eligible studies and meeting the program’s family and academic requirements.
How much funding can be received?
The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship Funds up to $1,250 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian resident
First-year full-time post-secondary student
Child of a trucking-industry worker
Who can I contact for more information about the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship?
You can contact OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF) by email at info@otaef.com.
Where is the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship available?
The The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship?
The Omnitracs Mike Ham Memorial Scholarship is funded by OTA Education Foundation, Inc. (OTAEF)