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  • Education Foundation / OCENET International Education Bursary for Students

  • Deadlines

    May 15 for travel between July 1 and December 31

    November 15 for travel between January 1 and June 30

    Deadline dates are firm and will not be extended.

    We will work with you if there are exceptional circumstances based on the timing of the trip.

  • Background Information

  • Students are eligible for only one OCENET Bursary during their time as a student of the OCDSB.

    If you have already received an OCENET Bursary you may not apply again.

    Bursaries range from $250 - $1,000 per student. The size of each bursary is variable due to many factors including the cost of the trip, demonstrated need and the number of applications received each funding cycle. We have a set amount of funds available for each cycle.

    If your study abroad opportunity is cancelled, you will be asked to please repay the amount you received to the Education Foundation. You will be able to apply again for a future study abroad opportunity.

  • Section A: About You


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  • Section B: Your International Education Opportunity

  • Section C: Budget

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  • Section D: Essay/Video Response

  • Section E: Letter of Support

  • Please submit one letter of recommendation from a member of the Community (teacher, guidance counsellor, coach, etc.) This letter should reflect the purpose of the bursary, support your application, validate the financial need for your application and include the reference’s title/position and original signature.

    **If you have indicated that you need this bursary in order to participate in the opportunity, please ensure that this is addressed in the letter of support.  

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  • Section F: School Official's Acknowledgement & Approval

  • Please click on the following link to access Section F: School Officials Acknowledgement & Approval. 

    Please print the letter and have your guidance counsellor / teacher and principal sign the form. 

    Then, please scan it and upload it here. 

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  • Section G: Follow Up & Signature

  • If you are granted a bursary, you might be asked to:

    1. Provide a brief written response about your international travel opportunity upon its completion.
    2. Be contacted for a follow up interview for the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network’s newsletter, Global Connections.
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  • I acknowledge and consent to my child’s participation as outlined in this application.

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  • The personal information on this form is gathered under the authority of the Education Act, Immunization of Schools Pupils Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act and will be used by schools and central administrative staff to provide a broad range of academic, health and administrative services. Anyone having the right may access this information by contacting the Education Foundation of Ottawa.

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