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Full-time Telfer School of Management students at the University of Ottawa who are Ontario residents, demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum CGPA of 7.0, show leadership, and are involved in Telfer, university, or community organizations may apply. The award is valued at $1,000.
Apply via uoZone by October 31 with the Financial Questionnaire, a CV, and a 500-word leadership statement.
The James E. Orban Scholarship Fund (OTSS) recognizes Telfer students who combine financial need with leadership and community involvement.
The James E. Orban Scholarship Fund (OTSS) awards $1,000.
October 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Ontario; Financial need; Percentage Average 70+. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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