Bright Futures Scholarship

$1,000 Scholarship available for up to 5 individuals!

To qualify you must:

  1. Be a current resident of the Debra Dynes OCH Community

  2. Be pursuing post-secondary education/training

  3. Be entering or currently enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year

  4. Submit application form and 500 word essay explaining your future goals

Opens: Monday June 1, 2026 

Closes: Friday, August 15th 2026

Applications can be dropped off or mailed to: 

The Granting Committee - Debra Dynes Bright Futures Scholarship Fund 2025 

Debra Dynes Family House Inc. 

955 Debra Ave-85 Ottawa ON, K2C 0J5 

OR by email to: info@debradynes.com 

*Please note that we are strongly encouraging applicants to apply by email if possible* 

Ruth Loomer Scholarship

$5,000 Scholarship available!

To qualify you must:

  1. Be a current or former resident of the Debra Dynes OCH Community

  2. Be a Black woman (Preference will be given to women of Caribbean heritage)

  3. Be pursuing post-secondary education at recognized university or college in Canada

  4. Be entering or currently enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year

  5. Submit application form and 500 word essay explaining your future goals

Opens: Monday June 1, 2026 

Closes: Friday, August 15th 2026

Applications can be dropped off or mailed to: 

The Granting Committee - Debra Dynes Bright Futures Scholarship Fund 2025 

Debra Dynes Family House Inc. 

955 Debra Ave-85 Ottawa ON, K2C 0J5 

OR by email to: info@debradynes.com 

*Please note that we are strongly encouraging applicants to apply by email if possible*