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What is the OTA Education Foundation?

The OTA Education Foundation is a charitable institution devoted to the furtherance of education for Ontario post-secondary students. Established in 1958, the Foundation was founded with the goal of providing assistance to Ontario students, regardless of their field of study, who have demonstrated their commitment to academic success, community service, and who have or plan to have an affiliation with the trucking industry.

Today, the Foundation, through its Scholarship Program, continues this tradition by assisting children of parents who work in Ontario’s trucking industry.

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Our Mission

The OTA Education Foundation is committed to providing Ontario post-secondary students, regardless of their field of study, with financial assistance to fund university and college tuition and related expenses. This is evident through our stated mission:

“To enlighten and educate Ontario University and college students to the economic importance of a prosperous trucking industry, and to encourage them to consider career and job opportunities in trucking by providing recognition and financial assistance for post-secondary education for children of workers of Ontario-based trucking and related companies”.
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Make a Donation

The OTA Education Foundation relies on donations to fund its scholarship program. Without donations, the Foundation cannot carry out its goal of providing much-needed financial assistance to university and college students. As a registered charity, donors will receive a charitable tax receipt. Don’t delay – make a donation today.
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OTA Education Foundation Scholarships

Financial awards are available to Ontario students enrolled in approved programs at approved Canadian post-secondary institutions. Applicants are assessed primarily on academic performance. In an effort to learn more about, and to demonstrate an understanding of Ontario's trucking industry, applicants are asked to write an essay that answers a specific question about trucking.

In addition, students graduating from secondary (high) school are eligible to apply for the J.O. Goodman Award, Bud Bar Award (university applicants) or the C.V. Hoar Award (college applicants). Scholarship Application Forms, which include detailed instructions for completion, are available from the OTA Education Foundation.
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The J.O. Goodman Bud Barr and C.V. Hoar Awards

Students entering their first year of post-secondary study at an approved university or college are eligible for consideration for the J.O. Goodman Award, The Bud Barr Award or the C.V. Hoar Award. A separate application is not necessary for students applying for either award. However, there are additional requirements, which are detailed in the Scholarship Application Package.

The J.O. Goodman Award

The J.O. Goodman Award consists of a single scholarship for an eligible first-year student enrolled in a full-time recognized program in an accredited university. The award is named for Mr. J.O. (Joe) Goodman, who for forty-four years was Senior Staff Executive of the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA). His years of service to the development of the trucking industry in Ontario and to the trucking association resulted in his being awarded the Order of Canada in 1978 along with the nickname “Mr. Trucking”. Mr. Goodman was one of the moving forces behind the establishment of the Foundation and was its Executive Director from its beginning until 1978. Scholarship Application Package
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The Bud Barr Award

The Bud Barr Award consists of a single scholarship for an eligible first-year student enrolled in a full-time, recognized program in an accredited Canadian university. The award is named for Mr. William "Bud" Barr, who served as the Foundation's Executive Director from 1992 to 2005, following his retirement from a long career in the Ontario trucking industry. Prior to managing the Foundation, he served on its board of directors for several terms, during which time he was a strong advocate for the charity. Bud was a fixture in the Ontario trucking industry, and an active member with the Ontario Trucking Association for decades during which time he held nearly every volunteer position that existed. The Bud Barr Award honours the memory of William "Bud" Bar who passed away in 2009. Scholarship Application Package

The C.V. Hoar Award

The C.V. Hoar Award consists of a single scholarship for an eligible first-year student enrolled in a full-time recognized program in an accredited community college.

The award is named for Mr. C.V. (Charles) Hoar, who is one of the founding members of the OTA Education Foundation and who led the Foundation into its current form when he helped establish the J.O. Goodman Awards in 1979 following the retirement of Mr. Goodman as Senior Staff Executive of the Ontario Trucking Association. Serving as chairman for both the Ontario Trucking Association and the OTA Education Foundation while continuing to operate a successful trucking company, Mr. Hoar was a strong advocate of post-secondary education and recognized its value in a strong and viable trucking industry. Scholarship Application Package
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Endowed Scholarships

The OTA Education Foundation offers additional scholarship opportunities through specific scholarships that have been established by corporate members of the trucking industry. While some of these scholarships are available to a limited selection of students, many are open for any student to apply. Before applying, applicants are urged to make sure that they meet all of the eligibility requirements attached to each scholarship. The following is a list of Endowed Scholarships:
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Bison Transport Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student enrolled in a recognized Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources or Business program at a Canadian University or College. Application form

Don Anderson Haulage Business and Technology Scholarships

Awarded to two graduating Stouffville District Secondary School students with high overall averages who are attending college to study business or technology

The Erb Group of Companies "Service to Community" Scholarship

Awarded to a first-year post-secondary student enrolled in a recognized college or university, who demonstrates a commitment to his/her community, through his/her involvement in community and/or charitable volunteer work. Application form

Glasvan Great Dane Truck Trailer Service Technician Scholarship

Awarded to two high-achieving students registered in the Truck Trailer Service (Co-op) program at Conestoga College.

Grant’s Transport Math Scholarship

Awarded to the top university-bound math student graduating from Timiskaming District Secondary School.

J.D. Smith & Sons “Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarship

Awarded to a university student each year who demonstrates a commitment to his/her community, school or other volunteer undertaking through exemplary leadership qualities. Application form

OTA Allied Trades Division Scholarships

Awarded to one university student and one college student each year, who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education, and who has demonstrated a strong commitment to his/her academic performance. Application Form

OTA Professional Driver Memorial Scholarship Award

Awarded to one university student each year who is the son or daughter of a professional commercial truck driver. The scholarship honours the memory of David Virgoe, a truck driver who died in 2007 in a crash caused by street racers. The scholarship recognizes the hard work, dedication and professionalism of Ontario truck drivers who safely share the road with the motoring public every day. Application Form

Trailcon Leasing Trailer Service Technician Scholarship

Awarded to one student registered in the Truck Trailer Service (Co-op) program at Conestoga College

TST Overland Express International Transportation and Customs Scholarship

Awarded to two students entering their second year of the International Transportation and Customs program at Seneca College.

OTA Education Foundation Annual Updates

2011 Annual Update

2010 Annual Update

OTA Education Foundation News Room

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2008 News Releases

May 20 – Erb Group to Honour Student’s Service to Community
May 22 – Bison Transport Announces Scholarship
May 26 – Applications now being Accepted for OTA Scholarship
June 5 – J.D. Smith Announces Scholarship
September 19 – Grant’s Transport Scholarship Winner Announced
September 29 – OTA Allied Trades Division Announces Annual Scholarships
November 4 – Erb Group Service to Community Scholarship awarded to Future Teacher
November 5 – Bison Transport Scholarship awarded to Business Student
November 13 – Gord Box joins Foundation’s Board of Directors
November 14 – J.D. Smith Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship awarded to Future Paramedic
November 15 – Foundations Announces Scholarship Winners
November 17 – CV Hoar Scholarship Winner pursuing Business Administration
November 17 – JO Goodman Scholarship Winner sets sights on Career in Medicine
November 20 – Foundation Announces 50-50 Donation Challenge
November 20 – OTA presents Inaugural Driver Memorial Scholarship

For more Information:

OTA Education Foundation Inc.
555 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario M9W 1H8
Telephone: (416) 249-7401, ext. 243
Fax: (416) 245-6152
Email: education.foundation@ontruck.org