The "OSOTF awards" refer to a class of awards that were established following a very successful fundraising drive in 1997. Endowments in excess of $1 million were created at the Centre.

The value of OSOTF awards is based on the annual income earned by the endowment, and the amounts specified represent an estimated value. The amounts may change at the time of payment.

To be considered for any of the OSOTF awards, students must complete a Financial Needs Assessment Form.

For a list of awards and values, consult the Internal Awards section of this website.

OSOTF awards are restricted to students who demonstrate financial need, according to the provincial government's guidelines on the OSOTF program.

For the purpose of OSOTF awards, an Ontario resident is either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada who has an Ontario mailing address at the time the award is made.

Financial need can be demonstrated by completing the Financial Needs Assessment Form.

In addition to the financial and residence requirements, there may be other selection criteria for the OSOTF awards. For example, the Lynn R. Williams Graduate Award that was established by the United Steelworkers of America, indicates preference will be given to a candidate who is interested in working on issues of workplace fairness and social justice. The CIBC Research Scholarships in Youth Employment are available to students who are interested in conducting research on youth-related issues.