Created in loving memory of Adnan Sakr, an architect who had a passion for helping people, this scholarship recognizes and supports an outstanding young person in the BGC Ottawa community that demonstrates initiative, strong leadership and community involvement.

All applicants will be considered; however, priority will be given to youth who wish to pursue a career in design, architecture or engineering.

This scholarship was made possible through the generosity of CIBC Wood Gundy in honour of Steve and Janet Gallant’s long-standing support, in addition to Steve’s role as founding Member, Chair and Committee Member, of Ringside for Youth for 25 years.  

This award is open to Members entering their first year of post-secondary education who demonstrate financial need and community involvement through volunteering.

Charles King mentored many young people and took every opportunity to help others in his community. He also co-founded the Hill Charity Golf Classic, an event dedicated to raising funds for BGC Ottawa over 20 years ago.  

The Charles King Scholarship was established to honour his legacy and support local youth with post-secondary education opportunities.

The Delgado & Oberfeld Creative Technologist Award will be awarded to two individuals, one going to a young woman or non-binary individual. With an academic focus, recipients will pursue post-secondary technical education in computer science, software engineering, UX design, augmented/virtual reality design or development, game design or development, or a related field. Quarterly mentorship meetings with Brittney and Bryon will also be available (optional, as needed by recipient).

The Ellen Elizabeth Heath Scholarship is intended to provide support for individuals with a financial need pursuing their studies at an accredited post-secondary institution (University, College, Trade School or Community College).

The Hazel Smart Patterson Scholarship will be awarded to two female students (a person who identifies as a female) who are pursuing post-secondary education in areas such as, but not limited to, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Finance, Law, Business, Marketing and Communications, and demonstrate financial need.

The Jack Meadows Memorial Scholarship is intended to provide support for individuals entering their first year of University or College who demonstrate financial need.

In 2006, the Ottawa Police Service celebrated its 150th anniversary. In its year-long celebrations, various funds were raised, and those funds were used to create an on-going memorial to the 150th and the OPS team that worked so hard to raise the funds. The Ottawa Police 150th Scholarship was established to support youth who wish to pursue a career in policing or related criminal justice field.

In memory of Paul Conway, the Paul Conway Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with a focus on excellence in sports and related studies.

The Ringside of Youth Scholarship was made possible through a five-year CIBC pledge to honour the work of the Ringside for Youth organizing committee, in addition to Steve Gallant’s role as founding Member, Chair and Committee Member. This commitment was made during the event’s 25th and final year in 2019.

The scholarship is intended to provide support to Members of the Tomlinson Family Foundation Clubhouse entering their first year of University or College who demonstrate financial need and community involvement through volunteering.