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Albert Tunis Memorial Scholarship – Oct. 31st, 2018

Captain Paul L. Bender Bursary in Music (OTSS) (762220101902)

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AN ENDOWED FUND

NAME OF ENDOWMENT FUND (OTSS [1] )

Captain Paul L. Bender Bursary in Music

INTRODUCTION

This fund was established in 2006 by Captain Paul L. Bender in honour of his son Martin Bender.

Captain Bender served his country during the Second World War in the Merchant Navy where he was
awarded the Certificate of Competency as Master Mariner. After the war, he served in the Royal Canadian
Navy and then the Public Service of Canada where he represented Canada in the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO), the United Nations Commission on Trade Development (UNCTAD) and the United
Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) mainly in the area of maritime law. He was
awarded the Certificate in Public Service Studies by Carleton University in 1967 and the Advanced Certificate
in Public Administration by the University of Ottawa in 1970. Since his retirement in 1984, Captain Bender
has actively contributed to his community as a volunteer with Canadian Executive Service Oversees (CESO),
the former City of Nepean and the Ottawa Police Service. Captain Bender’s son, Martin, received his
Concours: Premier Prix in French horn from the Conservatoire de Musique du Québec in 1979 and is an
honours graduate of Carleton University’s Music Program in 1996. He is very active in teaching and playing
the French horn on a professional level with various Ottawa community orchestras. This bursary fund is
Captain Bender’s way of encouraging young musicians to pursue their passion of music, of expressing his
own enthusiasm for music, and his wish to share it with others, as does his son Martin. The donor thanks the
Government of Ontario, which helped create this fund through its generous matching contributions.

PURPOSE OF FUND

To provide financial assistance to students in the School of Music with a demonstrated need.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered as a full-time student in the 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate program or in a master’s
program in the School of Music of the University of Ottawa. Preference will go to those focusing on French
horn performance, and secondly on the bassoon);

2. demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a musical career;

3. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP [2] rules; and

4. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the

University of Ottawa.

Value of the Award: Minimum $1,000 min

Number of Awards: Variable

Frequency of the Award: Annual

Level of the Award: Undergraduate or Graduate

Application Contact: Financial Aid and Awards Service

Application Deadline: October 31st

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications must be made through Online Scholarships and Bursaries, which can be accessed
through https://scholarships.uottawa.ca, and should include:

1. the Financial Questionnaire; and

2. a brief statement (maximum 250 words) describing their intentions with their music degree

[1] OTSS: Ontario Trust Student Support

[2] OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program

Albert Tunis Memorial Scholarship

INTRODUCTION

This fund was established in 2002 by Andrew Tunis, professor at the School of Music of the University of
Ottawa and his family, in memory of his father, Albert A. Tunis (September 26, 1921 – February 4, 2002).
Albert Tunis was born in Winnipeg in 1921 and moved to Montreal shortly thereafter. In his early years he
manifested a particular interest in theatre and music and although he pursued his career in the public
relations field, he always maintained a keen interest in music. After enlisting in the Royal Canadian Air Force
in World War II, he completed a B.A. (honours sociology) at McGill University. While a student at McGill he
was very active as a journalist, becoming editor-in-chief of the McGill Daily, as well as working for the
Montreal Gazette. Following his studies, he taught sociology at the University of New Brunswick, was News
Editor of the Fredericton Gleaner, and then began a long career in public relations. As such he held positions
with the Government of New Brunswick, the University of New Brunswick, and the Graduates Society of
McGill University. In 1964 he became Director of the Information Office of McGill University, and in 1970
became Registrar of Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. In 1973, he began to work for the Standards
Council of Canada as Director of Information and Education. His work for the Standards Council continued
well beyond his retirement in 1987. His relationship with the University of Ottawa School of Music goes back
to 1974, when his son, Andrew first became a student there. Over the years he has been a supporter of the
School, regularly attending concerts, as well as volunteering his time and expertise to help with the
publication of the newsletter Da Capo. His intelligence, sense of humour, and warmth were greatly
appreciated by all who worked with him.

The founder of this fund appreciates the generosity of another benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous
as well as the matching contributions of the University of Ottawa and the Government of Ontario through
the Ontario Trust for Student Support program.

PURPOSE OF FUND

To provide financial assistance to students registered in the Baccalaureate in Music (B.Mus) or in the Master
in Music (M.Mus) at the School of Music, Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa and who show
outstanding potential in piano performance.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must:

1. be registered full-time in the Baccalaureate of Music (B.Mus) or in the Master in Music (M.Mus) at the
School of Music, Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa;

2. be an Ontario resident, as per OSAP [2] rules;

3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of
Ottawa; and

4. demonstrate academic and performance excellence in piano.

Value of the Award: Minimum $500

Number of Awards: Variable

Frequency of the Award: Annual

Level of the Award: Undergraduate

Application Contact: Financial Aid and Awards Service

Application Deadline: October 31

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications must be made through Online Scholarships and Bursaries, which can be accessed
through https://scholarships.uottawa.ca, and should include the Financial Questionnaire.

[1] OSOTF: Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund

[2] OSAP: Ontario Student Assistance Program