Governor General’s Award

Criteria: Highest graduating average (based on all combined courses from grades 11-12)

Award: Medal

Aladopo Agoro Peace Award

Criteria: Demonstrates a positive sense of presence and respect for the dignity and welfare of others.

Award: $300 scholarship and keepsake plaque as well as name engraved on in-school plaque,

Catholic Women’s League Awards (2)

Criteria: Academic Average 75%+, Classroom participation, Extra-curricular involvement, Athletic participation, Spiritual life involvement in school.

Award: 2X $200 scholarships

Donald Watson Memorial Scholarships

Criteria: Overall merit including academics, extracurricular activities, community service and financial need considered.

Award: $800 - $1000 scholarships (depending on the number of scholarships given in the year).

10 or more awarded each year.

Knights of Columbus Scholarships (2)

Criteria: Academic Average 75%+, Classroom participation, Extra-curricular involvement, Athletic participation, Spiritual life involvement in school.

Award: 2 X $400 scholarships

Lieutenant Governor Volunteer Award

Criteria: A graduate who has accumulated a significant and varied amount of community service hours.

Award: Certificate and a lapel pin which features symbols chosen by the Lieutenant Governor currently in office.

OECTA Scholarship (Sylvester Quinn Memorial Award)

Criteria: Service to others, scholastic achievement, financial assistance and strong moral and ethical values.

Award: $600 Scholarship

Pearson Staff Scholarship in Memory of Elizabeth Patch

Criteria: Caring Christian Attitude, Involvement in variety of school activities, Involvement in variety of community volunteer activities.

Award: $500 scholarship and Keepsake plaque.

​Pearson "School Achievement Letter"

A Pearson "P" framed. Given to students who have accumulated points through participation in school activities (teams, clubs, etc.) from grades 7-12.

Adam Marc Bignell Memorial Scholarship

The Adam Marc Bignell Bursary was founded in 2012 and provides financial support to students attending post-secondary education. The Bursary is currently worth $1000. Our hope is to help a student(s) pursue their future goals, aspirations and where applicable, take over the world in a good way. This bursary is not about the highest grades or greatest athleticism; it is about you and your desire to contribute to the world around you.

Archbishop's Award for Catholic Leadership

A bursary of $500 and a certificate to one student from each Catholic high school. CRITERIA: Exemplify dedication to spiritual and social growth within his/her parish. Have participated in school and parish events that have enhanced the identity of the Catholic high school.

Ashfield Community Involvement Award

The winner of the award will receive a one-time $3,000 bursary towards the cost of fees to attend College, University or an approved apprenticeship program. Up to five awards are available to OCSB graduating students. The intent of this award is to provide support to students who have significant financial challenges associated with continuing their post-secondary pathway. CRITERIA The successful candidate must demonstrate school or community involvement. The student must have a minimum 70% average and be able to meet all of the requirements for an OSS diploma by the end of the current school year. The student must be accepted for studies at a College or University.

Director of Education Award for Academic Perseverance

A bursary of $1500 and a certificate to one student from each Catholic High School. CRITERIA Awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated perseverance throughout their secondary education, in order to achieve academic success. To be selected, a student must: Have persevered in the completion of all the requirements for obtaining an OSS diploma, including the community service component. Have demonstrated courage and determination while facing and overcoming adversity.

Director of Education Graduate Student Award

A bursary of $1500 and a certificate to one student from each Catholic High School. CRITERIA To be selected, a student must: Have achieved a high academic average in their Grade 11 and Grade 12 subjects, Have completed all the requirements for obtaining an OSS diploma, including the community service component, Have consistently demonstrated positive social attitudes throughout his/her years of high school. Have consistently exemplified the expectations of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate, Be a self directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates his/her God given potential, Be a caring, individual who attends to family, school, parish and to the wider community, Be accepted at a university or college.

Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects Award

An award of $1000 will be made to one secondary graduate student. CRITERIA 1. OSS graduate student from the Ottawa Catholic School Board. 2. Planning to take a post-secondary program in the design/architectural studies field, college or university. 3. Achievement in design/architectural related courses in high school. 4. A portfolio consisting of a minimum of three (3) submissions in the design area (i.e. computer design, artistic design or other related fields). 5. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for obtaining an OSS diploma, including the community service component.

National Bank of Canada Graduate Award

Applicants must have completed all the requirements for obtaining an OSS diploma, including the community service component. 2. Planning to take a post-secondary program in college or university. 3. Applicants are requested to write a short essay on managing debt for their anticipated post- secondary costs, this could include credit card, student loan or any other type of debt management.

Ottawa Catholic Graduate Expectations Award

A bursary of $1000 accompanied by an individual certificate. CRITERIA To honour a Catholic graduate from each high school who demonstrates the distinctive expectations as delineated in the Catholic Graduate Expectations document. He or she is expected to be: • a discerning believer • a collaborative contributor • a caring family member • a responsible citizen • an effective communicator • a reflective, creative and holistic thinker • a self-directed, responsible, life-long learner A student is eligible to apply for the Ottawa Catholic Graduate Expectations Award if he/she: • has participated in school, community and parish initiatives throughout his/her high school career, that have enhanced the character of the Catholic Graduate • has attained a minimum 75% average has completed all the requirements for obtaining an OSS diploma.

Ottawa Catholic Trustee Service Award

A bursary of $1500 and a certificate to one student from each Catholic High School. CRITERIA One graduate in each High School will be selected. To be selected a student must have: • Demonstrated extensive service in school activities for a minimum of three years; • Demonstrated service in the community and/or fundraising involvement; • Taken initiative and demonstrated leadership; • Completed all the requirements for obtaining an OSS diploma; • Not be serving as an Ottawa Catholic School Board Student Trustee.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Award

A bursary of $700 and a certificate to one graduating student from the Ottawa Catholic School Board. CRITERIA Graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their OYAP. Applicants must have completed all of the requirements for obtaining an OSS Diploma, including the community service component SELECTION PROCESS Particular focus, but without limiting such focus, will be given to students who: ♦ Have demonstrated special dedication to pursuing a career in the skilled trades; ♦ Have attained outstanding achievement in the view of their employers and cooperative education teachers; ♦ Have demonstrated a well-rounded achievement in their education and community involvement; ♦ Have attained outstanding achievement in the context of economic, cultural or social barriers.

Pathways for Success Destination Employability Award

A bursary of $500 and a certificate to one student from each Catholic High School CRITERIA Graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their Destination Employability Program.

Progressive Waste Solutions / Friends of The Mer Bleue Inc. Community Fund Scholarship Opportunity

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide encouragement, in the way of financial assistance, to graduating high school students who are pursuing a post-secondary education at a Canadian University or College in which at least one environmental related course will be completed. The studies must be designed to lead to a University Degree or College Diploma.

The Sponsoring Group is the Friends of the Mer Bleue (FoMB) who administer the Progressive Waste Solutions / Friends of The Mer Bleue Inc. Community Fund. A Brief Bio of the FoMB and the Fund is available on the FoMB web site www.fomb.ca

The current scholarship amount is $2,000 per recipient attending an eligible school.

Criteria :

~ Graduating high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian University or College in environmental engineering or environmental sciences or in a program in which at least one environmental related course will be completed (proof must be provided).

~ The studies must be designed to lead to a University Degree or College Diploma.

~ The student must demonstrate significant community and/or school involvement through a Graduation Resume highlighting any environment and/or social justice related activities.

~ The student must be a Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant.

~ The student must be a resident of Ottawa.

By applying to this award the student gives permission for their name and photo to be published by the Friends of Mer Bleue

Sens Foundation Scholarship

​Student has applied to a full-time post secondary program at Algonquin College . 2. Student must include a two-page summary outlining the following: a. Strong academic achievements; b. Demonstrated involvement in the community; c. Demonstrated participation in sport activities and strong teamwork skills; d. Demonstrated passion for their Algonquin College field of study. 3. The two-page summary must be approved and signed by the school principal. 4. Applicants must have completed all the requirements for obtaining an OSSD by end of June.​

Your Credit Union for Overall Achievement Award

A bursary of $500. One award for a graduate from the school board. Students selected for consideration of the award should:

Have demonstrated strong work ethic, community or school involvement. Have need of financial assistance to pursue his/her education goals whether at college or university level.