OCDSB, OCENET and the Education Foundation of Ottawa Launch New Students & Staff International Education Bursaries

** OCDSB, OCENET and the Education Foundation of ** ** Ottawa ** ** Launch New ** ** Students & Staff ** ** International Education Bursaries ** ** Making a Difference All Over the World **

Have you ever wanted to learn a new language, experience a new culture or explore the world? If the answer is yes – the opportunity may be closer than you think for students and staff of the OCDSB. ** OCENET/EFO International Study Abroad Bursary ** Our students make a difference at home and around the World. Thanks to the Ottawa-Carleton Education Network, a new bursary has been established to support and encourage students to engage in cultural exchange, international learning and the development of global competencies.

With the Support of OCENET, when a student has committed to extending their learning through an international experience but their family can’t afford to unlock the opportunity, they can reach out to the Education Foundation (EFO) of Ottawa for support.

Any OCDSB secondary student who meets the minimum eligibility criteria can apply. Bursaries of $1000 are available. Details regarding studying abroad; cultural exchanges including remote communities in northern Canada; international school trips and summer credit courses abroad can be found on the Education Foundation of Ottawa website at http://www.educationfoundationottawa.ca/helping-students-2/bursary/ocdsbocenet-international-study-abroad-bursary/ . ** OCENET International Education Staff Bursary ** OCENET is pleased to announce its International Education Bursary for OCDSB employees. This bursary is meant to support and encourage OCDSB staff members in their pursuit of professional development in the area(s) of cultural proficiency, global competency, and global citizenship initiatives. Bursaries are available for $500 or $1000. Applications for this bursary will be accepted on January 1, 2015 & May 1, 2015.

Complete details can be found on the OCENET website: http://www.ocenet.ca/en/page/show/bursaries International study broadens world views and ways of thinking by experiencing different cultures firsthand. Studying abroad provides opportunities for leadership development through interactions with different cultures. These opportunities promote personal growth and development and enhance one’s life experiences.