Scholarships

PURPOSE

To support youth in the Alta Vista – Canterbury community as they pursue post-secondary education, and to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding volunteer service and strong academic achievement.

Application Form

Scholarship Application (Google Forms)

NUMBER AND VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

  • For 2027, the Association will award three $2,000 entrance scholarships to students beginning a post‑secondary program.
  • Each winner may receive one non-renewable scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Residency OR school / volunteerism requirement – Live in the Alta Vista ward (boundaries are Bank Street to Riverside Drive, Riverside Drive  to Queensway/417, 417 to Walkley Road, and Walkley Road to Bank Street), OR attend a secondary school within the ward and have completed volunteer work within the ward.
  • Graduation requirement – Graduate from an Ottawa-area high school in the 2026-2027 school year with at least six grade 12 credits.
  • Post-secondary requirement – Apply for full-time, first-year studies at an accredited post-secondary institution for 2027-2028.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following information:

  • Completed application form
  • Cover letter explaining why you are a strong candidate
  • Essay (maximum 500 words) on the value of community involvement and leadership in your life
  • Proof of community service hours (signed Community Service Hours Form OR clear description of where/when your community service hours were completed, signed by supervisor)
  • Official transcript and, if needed, mid-term report card
  • Proof of your application to an accredited post-secondary institution
  • Two (2) reference letters collectively addressing academic/athletic achievement and community involvement

Applications may be completed via Google Forms.  Follow this link.

Upload documents directly in the Google Form. Or, email documents scholarships@cca-acc.ca and include your name in the email subject line. 

At a later date, award recipients will need to provide proof of graduation, proof of acceptance/registration, and a head and shoulders photo for publicity purposes (for example, a grad photo).

DEADLINE AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon), Friday, April 30, 2027.

For questions, call 613-738-8998 and leave a message for the CCA Scholarship Committee.

SELECTION OF WINNERS

Evaluation breakdown:

  • 80% – Volunteer involvement in community and school activities
  • 20% – Academic performance

Applicants must have a minimum 70% average in their best six Grade 12 credits.

AWARDS

Only scholarship recipients will be contacted by phone by May 21, 2027.

Winners may be invited to a Canterbury Community Association board meeting or event for the award presentation.