JACK O'HARA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The HWOA awards the Jack O’Hara Forestry Scholarship annually. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a College or University student who has completed one year or two semesters in a Forestry Program or a program that impacts on Forestry.
We are pleased to announce that this scholarship has transitioned to the Ontario Model Forests, a registered charity associated with the Ontario Woodlot Association!
Applications must be submitted by January 16th, 2027.
To download the 2026 Scholarship Application Form [click here].
Donations in support of the scholarship should be mailed to
Kerry Spencer,
Ontario Model Forests,
P.O. Box 1501, Station Main,
North Bay, Ontario P1B 8K6
Recent Scholarship Recipients
2019
- Jordan Killing: Forest Sciences, University of Toronto.
- Naomi Butterfield: Forest Sciences, Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.
2020
- Rimon Keleta: Sault College
- Ryan Patterson: Sir Sandford Fleming College
2021
- Rainer Kurt Dinkelmann: Master of Forests Conservation Program, Sir Sandford Fleming College
- Caitlin Zvanovec: Forest Technician Program, Sir Sandford Fleming College
2022
- Lillian McDaniel: Environmental Management Program, Lakehead University in Thunder Bay
- Seamus Connor Scime: Forest Technician Program, Sir Sandford Fleming College
2023
- Jennifer Sarah Cann: Earth Sciences and Forestry Program, University of Toronto
2024
- Meredith Heyhoe: Forest Technician Program, Sir Sanford Flemming College. Enrolled as Professional Forester at New Brunswick University
2025
- Corey Ouellette: Forest Sciences, Lakehead University in Thunder Bay