Otter Co-op Grade 12 Scholarship Application

Otter Co-op Grade 12 Scholarship Application - 2026

Otter Farm & Home Co-operative is offering eight $1,000.00 open scholarships to Grade 12 students who qualify based on the rules and regulations below.
Otter Co-op's scholarship program has served as a cornerstone of our commitment to our loyal members and the communities we serve. By supporting the academic and professional aspirations of Grade 12 and mature students, we aim to foster a culture of lifelong learning and excellence. Over the last 25 years, we are proud to have awarded more than 195 scholarships, representing a total financial impact of over $180,000.

This program is more than just a financial contribution; it is a strategic investment in the future of our communities and a reflection of our core mission to build and support the local communities we live, work, and play in.

If you have any questions, clarifications, or difficulty filling out this form, please email Jennifer Hadley at jhadley@otter-coop.com.
Application Rules and Regulations
1. The applicant’s immediate family member (parent, grandparent or legal guardian) must be an active member of Otter Co-op for a minimum of one year and must have had purchases during the previous fiscal year in excess of $1,000.
2. Deadline for handing in scholarship applications is April 30th of the applicants Grade 12 year. The successful applicant will be notified in writing by May 15th.
3. There are no restrictions as to field of study or post-secondary institution, trade school, or program that they are attending.
4. The selection of the successful applicant is strictly at the discretion of the Otter Co-op officials sitting on the Scholarship Committee.
5. The scholarship is to be used within twelve months of being awarded or deferred a maximum of one additional year. A recipient unable to use the scholarship in this length of time may ask to appear before the Scholarship Committee to present their case.
6. All scholarships must be used for the educational purposes stated in the application, or the money will be returned to the Otter Co-op Scholarship Fund.
7. The successful applicant will receive the scholarship funds on presentation of a letter of acceptance, and/or proof of registration from the admissions office of the institution, or program, they will be attending.
8. No additional supporting documents other than the following will be accepted and reviewed by the committee:
  - A complete application form
  - The applicant’s school transcripts
  - Two community reference letters
  - One educational reference letter
  - Responses to each of the essay questions listed below.
    Using up to 500 words, please respond to each of the following questions:
    
    Describe your connection to your local Otter Co-op
    
    What is most important to you about the Co-op Business Model?
9. Applicants will be requested to answer the questions within the word-counts provided. The Scholarship Committee will look at the quality and content of each response. Please be advised that all submissions are subject to review for AI-generated content to maintain a fair selection process. Please use 12-point font and include the word count on the bottom of each response. Scanned/Handwritten submissions will not be accepted.
Application Scoring Matrix

The Application will be scored based on the following criteria:

CATEGORIES	POSSIBLE POINTS
Otter Co-op connection as demonstrated by the quality and content of responses to two essay questions (up to 500 words)	10
School Grades as demonstrated by transcript of core subjects Calculated on an average: 4 points = A (86%+) 3 points = B (75% to 85%) 2 points = C (62% to 74%) 1 point = D (51% to 61%)	5
School Extracurricular Activities based on description and reference letter(s)	5
Community Involvement and Volunteer & Extracurricular School Activities based on description and reference letters	5
Demonstration of need, extraordinary circumstances, inspiring community involvement, educational goals, etc.	5
MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE POSSIBLE	30

Please ensure you have all required information and documents for your application ready, as you cannot save your progress with this online form.
- Co-op Membership Information for you or your immediate family member
- School Transcripts
- Two (2) Community Reference Letters
- Education Reference Letter
- Responses to all of the questions on the Scholarship application form, including both Essay questions (to be uploaded as a separate attachment in this form).

Applicant Information
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Apt / Unit #

CityProvince

Postal Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
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Membership Number I am using*
Name on the Membership:*
This Membership belongs to:*

My OwnMy ParentsMy GrandparentsMy Guardians

Current Secondary Education
School from which you will graduate:*
City where the school is located:*
Name of School Principal:*
School Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Transcripts
Please attach a copy of your school transcript and marks, or a letter from your school principal stating your marks from Grade 10, 11 and partial Grade 12.
Please upload your school transcript below*

Max File Size: 10MB
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Extracurriculars, Community Involvement, and Co-op Connection
SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please describe your participation in extracurricular school activities (example: mentoring, sports, school club, a leadership role in school, etc.) and the impact it has had on your school experience.*

Type your response in up to 150 words.0/150
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Please describe your community involvement (ex: volunteering, church, sports, clubs, youth organizations, 4-H, etc.) and the impact it has had on you. *

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Reference Letters
Please upload your two (2) community reference letters, and one (1) educational reference letter. *

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Co-op Connection
Using up to 500 words, please respond to each of the following questions:

1. Describe your connection to your local Otter Co-op

2. What is most important to you about the Co-op Business Model?
Please upload your responses to the essay questions, listed above, using up to 500 words per question. *

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Educational Aspirations
Name of Post-Secondary Institution you plan to attend*
Name of Faculty, Course(s) or Trade*
Date you plan to enroll*

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EDUCATIONAL GOALS: Please tell us how this scholarship will assist you in accessing or achieving your educational goals, and/or provide any other information you would like us to know about your plans for the future.*
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Otter Co-op Grade 12 Scholarship Application - 2026

Application Rules and Regulations

Application Scoring Matrix

Please ensure you have all required information and documents for your application ready, as you cannot save your progress with this online form.

Applicant Information

Current Secondary Education

School Transcripts

Extracurriculars, Community Involvement, and Co-op Connection

Reference Letters

Co-op Connection

Educational Aspirations

Signature for Certification