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Congratulations to our 2023-24 bursary recipients!

Congratulations to our 2023-24 bursary recipients!

We are so proud to announce the 20 recipients for this year’s OTIP Bursary Program! 

The costs of post-secondary education can be overwhelming for students. The OTIP Bursary Program provides financial support to students attending college, university, or skilled trades/technology programs on a full-time or part-time basis. 

Our recipients will receive a bursary of $1,500 to help offset the costs of their education during the 2024-25 academic school year. 

 

Congratulations to this year’s winners! 

  • Josh B., Ottawa, ON 

  • Hannah B., Greely, Ottawa, ON 

  • Eileen C., Kitchener, ON 

  • M. D., Oshawa, ON 

  • Rosemarie G., St. Davids, Niagara on the Lake, ON 

  • Breton G., Brockville, ON 

  • J. Henry, Uxbridge, ON 

  • J. Hincks, Jordan Station, ON 

  • Rebecca J., Ingleside, ON 

  • K. Kirkland, Oshawa, ON 

  • R. L., Hamilton, ON 

  • Julia N., Brampton, ON 

  • Rian O., Ottawa, ON 

  • J. O’Neill, Belleville, ON 

  • Noah P., Garson, ON 

  • L. Smith, Port Colborne, ON 

  • Bayleigh S., Pembroke, ON 

  • Andrew T., Thunder Bay, ON 

  • Zoé T., Clarence Creek, ON 

  • Marley T., Bracebridge, ON 

 

What our winners had to say 

“I am so grateful for the bursary! As I head into the third and final year of my program, the costs have gone up, so every bit of assistance helps.”
~ Eileen C., Kitchener, ON 

“Receiving the OTIP bursary will significantly assist me in covering my educational expenses for the upcoming school year. It will enable me to focus more on my studies without worrying about the financial burden. I am very grateful for this support.”
~ Hannah B., Greely, Ottawa, ON 

“Your support not only helps ease my financial burden but also serves as motivation for me to excel in my academic journey. I am truly honored to be a recipient of the 2024 OTIP bursary.”
~ J. Hincks, Jordan Station, ON 

“Thank you very much for this opportunity, I am extremely appreciative of this. Residence is expensive and the money will make it a lot easier to focus on my journey ahead.”
~ K. Kirkland, Oshawa, ON 

“It is my goal to graduate with limited (or no!) debt. I have also been accepted to play varsity baseball and have to limit my work hours. This scholarship will help me keep on track with tuition payments. Thank you very much!”
~ Noah P., Garson, ON 
 

Apply for the 2024-25 OTIP Bursary Program starting in September 

If you did not receive an OTIP bursary for the 2024-25 school year and will be attending college, university, or a skilled trade/technology program in the 2025-26 school year, we encourage you to reapply for an OTIP Bursary. 

Beginning in the fall of 2024, we will be accepting new entries for the OTIP Bursary program. Visit otip.com/bursary to submit your online application. 

Good luck to everyone starting school in the fall! 

 

Questions? Contact OTIP Bursary at CommunityInvestment@otip.com.   

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