*Application and donation links found below*

This award aims to remove economic barriers to learning by supporting students in need within the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Purpose of the Award

To provide a well-rounded student in need of financial support with the ability to advance to the next stage of their academic career.

Eligibility

All graduating OCDSB students are eligible for this award.

Criteria for Selection of Winner

The Ashfield’s have defined a well-rounded student in need of financial support as a student who:

1. Is continuing their education at a college or university;
2. Has achieved academic success; and,
3. Has volunteered and/or given back to their community.

Judging

All applications will be reviewed and assessed by the Education Foundation of Ottawa and the results of the selection process will be reported back to principals.  The principal of the school must support and approve all grant applications.

Award

The number of awards is dependent on the annual amount received by the Education Foundation of Ottawa. There are typically 20 (or so) awards of $1000 that will be given to OCDSB graduates.

Application period:

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 to Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm

OCDSB Staff – Apply here on behalf of a student at your school.

Donate here; thank you!