Ottawa Academy

Our Location

The Ottawa Academy is a modern up-to-date facility located in the Gloucester Centre, 1980 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, Ontario. A short distance from St. Laurent Shopping Centre, a five minute drive from Orleans, and just off the Queensway make the school easy access. The O.C. Transpo Blair Station is directly attached to the Centre making commuting easy. Free parking is also available.

The school itself is brightly decorated and one immediately feels that they are in a salon or spa rather than a school. All of the most modern and sophisticated equipment is available and visual aids are noticed immediately. Students find the relaxed atmosphere beneficial in learning. Allowing students the added benefit of practical application, students will gain experience in hands-on training.

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Ottawa Academy
School of Hairstyling and Esthetics
Scholarship Award Program

WHAT IS THE Ottawa Academy SCHOLARSHIP?

The Ottawa Academy Scholarship is awarded to any person who is registered in an OttawaAcademy program. This award in in recognition of an individual’s true desire to pursue a career in hairstyling or esthetics and become an ambassador for the OttawaAcademy.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?

Eligibility requirements are:
- Applicant must be 18 years of age at commencement of the Program
- Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
- Applicant will have graduated from High School or an equivalent
- Applicant must demonstrate outstanding qualities in the areas of leadership, community spirit,
volunteering at a salon/spa and a commitment and desire to be part of the beauty industry
-Applicant must complete the application.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE

The amount of the scholarship is $800.00 which can only be applied to a student tuition provided a student completes and graduates. The number of scholarships awarded may vary from year to year.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Applicant must have successfully completed OttawaAcademy’s screening process, and have registered in the program.
2. The OttawaAcademy Selection Committee will consider the following for purposes of awarding scholarships:
- Community Service
- Previous School Attendance
- Attitude and Aptitude
- Personal need
- Volunteer Work
- Results of the Entrance Exam and Screening Interviews

3. Student will be informed by letter of their award.

4. You must successfully complete the Diploma Program to receive the credit for
the scholarship.

5. The OttawaAcademy Scholarship credit will be applied towards the tuition of the Diploma Program.

6. If the recipient leaves the institution or does not successfully complete the Diploma Program, they are responsible for the full financial obligation of the program to the date of their withdrawal. They have voided the Scholarship Agreement and will receive no credit towards their tuition.

7. If the recipient must delay their start date for any reason, the scholarship will become null and void.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applications will be disqualified if the following instructions are not followed:

Applicant’s Portion:
1. Complete all information of the official scholarship application. (Application form may be photo copied.)
2. Type or print legibly all information on the application.
3. Write a one-page essay describing why you deserve a scholarship. Direct comments toward your motivation, need (financial or otherwise), leadership, and academic accomplishments. Describe special talents and special, creative or challenging activities that you have initiated or obstacles you have overcome to achieve your goals. Direct comments towards why you would like to pursue a career in the beauty industry.
This essay must be handwritten/typed, single-spaced, and on one-side of one page, with your name, address and phone number in a single line across the top of the page.
Content, originality, and form (punctuation, spelling, and grammar) will be considered.
4. Provide your application and essay, and a copy of your academic transcript/diploma/equivalency to Ottawa Academy 1980 Ogilvie Road, Suite 164, Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9L3
5. Please fill in the Guidance Counsellor/Teacher’s Evaluation Form for the applicant.
6. Enclose: The Application Form, Applicant’s Essay, Applicant’s Academic Transcript and Guidance Counsellor/Teacher’s Evaluation Form in an envelope, address and mail to:

Ottawa Academy
1980 Ogilvie Road
Suite 164
Ottawa, Ontario
K1J 9L3
Attention: Financial Aid

7. The Scholarship application forms may be duplicated.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Personal Data
Please type or print legibly. Social Insurance Number (for Income Tax Purposes)
Name Date of Birth Gender
Home Address
City Province Postal Code
Home Phone Email
Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Education Record
High School City/Province Year Graduated
List activities in which you participate at school:
List interests, activities and community achievements outside of school:

Signature
I affirm that all the information herein and provided with this application is true and correct.
Signature Date
If there is not sufficient space provided on the application form,
please attach additional pages to complete your answers.

APPLICANT’S ESSAY
Applicant Name (please print/type)
Applicant’s Signature Date