In 2019, the ONG is funding another scholarship in

the name of retired Ottawa Citizen reporter Dave Rogers. Dave Rogers and his wife, Merrill Gleddie, were slain in Ottawa in late 2016.

The 2018 Dave Rogers Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Liam Scanlan, son of Wayne Scanlan.

What you need to know:
1. The scholarship is open to members in good standing of the Ottawa Newspaper Guild, CWA Canada Local 30205, their children, grandchildren, spouse/partner.

2. Applicants must be enrolled or about to enter a full-time program at a government-recognized institution of higher learning or training (college, CEGEP, university or technical/vocational institute) and working towards a degree, diploma or certificate. Applicants will have to provide proof of registration before the scholarship money is paid.

3. There are no restrictions on the program of study or discipline selected by the applicant.

4. Applicants must be prepared to accept the scholarship in the year in which it is awarded; no deferrals are allowed.

5. Applications for the scholarship must be submitted in writing to the ONG office: Unit 300, 2200 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2E 6Z9. Scanned applications may also be emailed to ong@cwa-scacanada.ca

6. The scholarship will be awarded by random draw shortly after the deadline has passed.