Andrew Moffitt's young life was stolen from him on December 23, 1998 when he was murdered while trying to be a good Samaritan in breaking up a fight at Coyote's Restaurant.

Andrew was a computer engineering student in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

In memory of Andrew, the Faculty of Engineering and Andrew Moffitt's family have set up a scholarship fund. The scholarship will benefit engineering students at the University of Ottawa.

The fund, which was only created in January 1999, is now over $155,000. This is thanks to the wonderful and generous support of financial contributors from all over.

To learn more read about the scholarship in the Recorder and Times (February 6th, 1999).

Please also read a thank you from Andy's mother published in the Ottawa Citizen (April 9th, 2001).

To learn how to contribute to the scholarship fund click here. If you are an engineering student at the University of Ottawa click here to learn how to apply for the scholarship.

News & Events

2018 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday Februrary 5th 2018)

The 2018 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to six engineering students, each student was awarded $1000. This years recipients were Colin James Flamminio, Brent Russell Weatherall, Abdalla Hassouneh, Matthew George Brockman, Eddy Merhej and Hisham Najem. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

2017 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday April 10th 2017)

The 2017 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to eleven engineering students, each student was awarded $1000. This years recipients were Mevil Dominic Crasta, Faven Ghilazghi, Meesam Haider, Ahmed Jaber, Kirsten Johanna Janssen, Chieh Ko, Justin Lefebvre, David Long, Joel Olenga, Jared Wesley Ruest and Julia Leona Szalai. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

2016 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday February 22nd 2016)

The 2016 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to eight engineering students, each student was awarded $1000. This years recipients were Natasha Hassan Issa, David Bonsant, Kenton Anzai, Hamza Qassoud, Melody Habbouche, Joshua Aubertin, Matthew Langlois and Nahyan Ali. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

2015 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Tuesday March 31st 2015)

The 2015 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to seven engineering students, each student was awarded $1000. This years recipients were Cameron Hartman, Dilara Jakupovic, Joshua Keith Levesque, Ernst Davilus, Josée Rachel Giguère, Devin Paul Harold Mcgirr and Hassan Kabadeh. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

2014 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Sunday March 9th 2014)

The 2014 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to five engineering students, each student was awarded $1500. This years recipients were Omar Anjum, Mohamed Reda Damou, Pierre Olivier Dion, Alixia Farrell and Dylan Kirkey. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

2013 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Thursday February 21st 2013)

The 2013 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to three engineering students, each student was awarded $1000. This years recipients were Gaby Davilus, Mathew Joseph Paul Krech and Jessicajeet Sra. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

2012 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday February 13th 2012)

The 2012 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to five engineering students, each student was awarded $1000. This years recipients were Jon Biamonte, Agata Lawrynczyk, Ramadan Oudah Mohamad, Elizabeth Pascoal Claire and Tremblay Picard Kristopher. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa for their hard work.

2011 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship Awarded (Monday April 18th 2011)

The 2011 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship was awarded to engineering student Karim Dahel-Jolin. Karim was awarded $1000. Congratulations to this years winner, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa for their hard work.

2010 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Thursday April 8th 2010)

The 2010 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to two engineering students at the University of Ottawa. Oleg Romanov and Nick Sirmas were each awarded $1000. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa for their hard work. The award was mentioned in the Recorder and Times article 'City student earns Moffitt scholarship'.

2009 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Thursday April 2nd 2009)

The 2009 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to three engineering students at the University of Ottawa. Michael Moreau, Mathieu Hamel and Danny Gosselin were each awarded $1000. Congratulations to this years winners, and once again a special thanks to the staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa for their hard work.

2008 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday April 8th 2008)

The 2008 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to four engineering students at the University of Ottawa. The scholarships ranged in value from $2000 to $2500 each with a total of $8500 being awarded. Kassie Betts was awarded $2500. Eleanor Vivian Bell, Nick Gabroussenok and Lillian Yiu were each awarded $2000. Congratulations to all the recipients! The Moffitt family would like to thank everyone who applied. We also wish to thank the wonderful staff at the Awards Office and the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa for their hard work.

2007 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday March 23rd 2007)

The 2007 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to seven engineering students at an event held today at the University of Ottawa. The scholarships ranged in value from $1000 to $2000 each with a total of $9000 being awarded. Hassanain Keshavji and Gabriel Goulet were each awarded $2000. Eric LeMay, Alexandre Morier, Lee Anthony Castiglione, Alexandra Bissinger and Imane ElKarafi were each awarded $1000. The Moffitt family would like to congratulate the recipients and thank everyone who applied. We would also like to send a special thank you to the donors and the faculty and staff of the University of Ottawa, for whom without there would not be a scholarship in Andy's name.

Plaque and tree dedicated to Andy at the University of Ottawa (Wednesday September 20th 2006)

Andy's plaque med-res hi-res Andy's family viewing the plaque med-res hi-res Group photo of Dr. Claude Laguë, the Moffitt family and five past recipients of Andy's scholarship med-res hi-res

On Wednesday September 20th 2006 the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Claude Laguë, unveiled a plaque in memory of Andy at the University of Ottawa. Friends and family of Andy Moffitt were invited to attend the presentation. Also present for the event were Faculty of Engineering staff along with past recipients of Andy's scholarship. The plaque is positioned in front of a tree that was dedicated to Andy. It is located along the entrance way to the new SITE building (part of the Faculty of Engineering). The plaque features a color picture of Andy along with the following inscription: In memory of Andrew Moffitt, M.B. 1975 - 1998 Faculty of Engineering Student Andy lost his life on December 23, 1998, while trying to break up a fight. He was celebrating the end of exams with his friends, hours before he was to drive home to spend Christmas with his family. Andy was honoured in 2003 by the Governor General of Canada with a Medal of Bravery for the heroic act that cost him his life. The Moffitt family wishes to thank the University of Ottawa, with special thanks to the Faculty of Engineering for this wonderful honour. The tree and plaque, along with the memorial scholarship, will ensure that Andy's memory lives on at the University.

2006 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship awarded (Monday March 13th 2006)

The 2006 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship was awarded to second year electrical engineer Khaled Ali. Khaled was awarded the amount of $3000. The Moffitt family would like to congratulate Khaled and thank everyone who applied. We would also like to once again send a special thanks to the University of Ottawa and all of the financial contributors for allowing Andy to continue to live on through his scholarship.

2005 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Thursday March 10th 2005)

The 2005 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to engineering students Faris Hazim Abdul-Raheem, Joelle Aphram, Mohamed Hashi, Heather Ann Henry, Abdou Nayel and Yongge Xu. Each recipient was awarded $1000. The Moffitt family would like to congratulate all of the recipients and thank everyone who applied. We would also like to send a special thanks to the University of Ottawa and all of the financial contributors for making it possible for six scholarships totaling $6000 to be awarded this year!

2004 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship awarded (Thursday March 12th 2004)

The 2004 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Robin Tropper, a third year Engineering student in the amount of $1000. Congratulations Robin!

2003 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Thursday March 13th 2003)

The 2003 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Kenneth John Rogers, Marie-Ange Janvier, Hai Huang and Sharon Fine. Each of these deserving Engineering students received $1500. On behalf of the Moffitt family we would like to congratulate all of the recipients!

2002 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships Awarded (Monday March 25th 2002)

Five engineering students at the University of Ottawa were the lucky recipients of the 2002 Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarships. The recipients are Jill M. J. L. Hass, Azar Mouzari, Brian X. Recoskie, Marc-Philippe St-Amour and Andrew A. Stuart. Each student was awarded $1000. The Moffitt family would like to congratulate all of the recipients and thank everyone who applied. We would also like to send a special thanks to the University of Ottawa and all of the financial contributors for their generous donations. The scholarship exists today because of their wonderful support!

Gananoque A&P BBQ Fundraiser #3 (Saturday May 19th 2001)

Group photo of the volunteers at the Gananoque A&P May 2001 BBQ Fundraiser This year's prizes BBQ food on a sunny day! (more pictures)

The tradition continues once again with the third Gananoque A&P BBQ and raffle benefiting the Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship. It was a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon! The event raised $1100 by selling various BBQ fare including hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks. This year the raffle included a freezer, satellite receiver and indoor BBQ. Once again we wish to thank the generous patrons who attended this BBQ and raffle and especially those wonderful Gananoque A&P employees who gave their Saturday to benefit Andy's scholarship.

First ever scholarships awarded! (Thursday March 29th 2001)

The first ever Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship Recipients Ian Breukelaar (left rear) and Rohit Bahl (middle rear) with the Moffitt Family, including Rod Jr. (right rear) Paulette (left front) Mike (middle front) and Rod Sr. (right front)

The first ever scholarships were awarded Thursday March 29th 2001 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa. The recipients are Rohit Bahl, a second year engineering student and Ian Breukelaar, a fourth year engineering student. Each received $2000. On behalf of the Moffitt family and the University of Ottawa we would like to thank the many local and international contributors for all their generous donations. We couldn't have made Andy's scholarship what it is today without their wonderful support over the past two years! Read a Recorder and Times article ('Moffitt Memorial Fund exceeds $155,000') and Ottawa Sun article ('Kin find comfort in scholarship') about the first scholarships. This is just the first of what will be an annual event for Andy's Scholarship. Each year, around this time, scholarships will be awarded in Andy's name for many years to come.

Gananoque A&P BBQ Fundraiser #2 (Saturday September 2nd 2000)

Group photo of the volunteers at the Gananoque A&P 2000 BBQ Fundraiser Smiling volunteers ready to serve you a BBQ delight! Andy's family and organizer/host Eric of the Gananoque A&P Everyone enjoying the BBQ food!

The tradition continued with the second Gananoque A&P BBQ and raffle benefiting the Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship. It was a success in spite the sometimes unfriendly rainy skies. The event raised $1000 by selling various BBQ fare including hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks. This year the raffle included a gas BBQ, $100 in Canadian Tire Gift Certificates and a number of other fabulous gifts. Thanks again to the generous patrons who attended the BBQ and raffle and especially to those wonderful, tireless and giving volunteers who once again gave their Saturday to help preserve Andy's memory.

Plaque Presentations (June 1999)
Rod and Paulette Moffitt presenting Sears Brockville staff with a plaque Rod, Paulette and Mike Moffitt presenting Mike's school St. John Bosco with a plaque Rod Moffitt presenting Gananoque A&P staff with a plaque	Three plaques were presented to various groups for their support to the Moffitt family and help in raising funds for the Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Moffitt Family presented plaques to the staff of the Brockville Sears, Mike's school St. John Bosco and the Gananoque A&P.

Gananoque A&P BBQ Fundraiser #1 (Saturday May 22nd 1999)
Group photo of the volunteers at the Gananoque A&P 1999 BBQ Fundraiser Hungry patrons enjoying BBQ food Andy's father choosing the lucky winner of the lawn mower	Employees at the Gananoque A&P generously gave their time on a busy, sunny Saturday and held a BBQ and raffle to benefit the Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship Fund. The event raised over $1350 by selling various BBQ fare including hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks. In addition a raffle for a number of items including a new lawn mower was held.

Plaque Ceremony at the Faculty of Engineering University of Ottawa (Tuesday April 27th, 1999)

The Moffitt Family at the Plaque Ceremony Mike Moffitt holding his brother Andy's plaque Mike and Andy's Friends posing in front of the Scholarship Fund poster

Family and friends of Andrew Moffitt were joined by Honourable Mr. Bob Runciman, Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services, MPP for Leeds-Grenville, Honourable Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa and members of the faculty of Engineering and the University of Ottawa. The special ceremony was held to dedicate a plaque and announce a scholarship fund in the name of the late Andrew Moffitt, at the University of Ottawa in the Faculty of Engineering. At the event, it was announced that the Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship Fund had raised $129,459.52 to date through donations collected by the family and the University. Funds were matched by the provincial government through the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund (OSTF). In a surprise announcement Mr. Bob Runciman stated that an additional $10,000 would be donated by the Ontario Government. The event included remarks by family, Dr. Tyseer Aboulnasr dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and the Honourable Mr. Bob Runciman. You can read the speeches from Andy's mother and brother.

Ottawa St. Laurent Mall Fundraiser #2 (Saturday March 27th 1999)
Andy's mother Paulette at the March 27th Ottawa St. Laurent Mall Fundraiser	Once again due to the excellent response from the previous week's fundraiser, one more - the final one was held at the St. Laurent Shopping Mall on Saturday March 27th 1999. The reason that this was the final fund raiser was that the last day that the Ontario Government would match contributions to the scholarship (March 31st) was quickly approaching. Over $800 was raised.

Ottawa St. Laurent Mall Fundraiser #1 (Saturday March 20th 1999)
Andy's father Rod at the March 20th Ottawa St. Laurent Mall Fundraiser	Due to the overwhelming success of the first fund raiser a second one was held at the St. Laurent Shopping Mall in Ottawa, Ontario on Saturday March 20th. Over $1100 was raised.

Andy's Birthday 1000 Islands Mall Fundraiser (Saturday March 13th 1999)
Friends and family at the March 13th Andy's Birthday 1000 Islands Mall Fundraiser	The first fund raiser was held by Andy's Family and friends at the 1000 Islands Shopping Mall in Brockville, Ontario on Saturday March 13th - which would have been Andy's 24th birthday. Thanks to the generous people of Brockville over $1000 was raised for Andy's Scholarship Fund.

How to Contribute

If you would like to make a donation to Andy's memorial scholarship fund in memory of Andy you can do so in person, or by mail (cheque or money order) by sending it to

   Andrew Moffitt Memorial Scholarship Fund
   University of Ottawa
   Alumni and Development Office, 
   190 Laurier Ave. E.,
   Ottawa, Ontario
   K1N 6N5 Canada

Or by phone at (613) 562-5800, ext. 3432 (Visa and Mastercard are accepted).

About the Scholarship

Up to six scholarship are awarded in Andy's name each year with a value ranging from $1000 to $3000 per scholarship.

The actual number of, and the amount awarded for each scholarship is determined by the interest made on Andy's Memorial Scholarship Fund, and the number of applications received.

Full-time students registered in the undergraduate program in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa can apply for the scholarship. Please visit the Financial Aid office for all of the details and to apply for the scholarship.

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