The University of Ottawa offers Entrance and Excellence Scholarships to outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate programs in English or French.
These renewable scholarships are intended for students from Africa, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, and South Korea, providing significant financial aid.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be an international students with a valid study permit.
- Be citizens of eligible countries (e.g., India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, African countries).
- Be newly admitted full-time students in one of the following programs: Engineering: Civil or Chemical Engineering. Social Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, Public Administration, Conflict Studies, International Development & Globalization. Science: Most programs (excluding specific dual-degree and Honors tracks).
Minimum academic requirements:
- Entrance Scholarship: Admission average of 89.99% or lower.
- Excellence Scholarship: Admission average of 90% or higher.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarships are renewable for up to four years (12 terms) and offer:
- Excellence Scholarship: CAD $17,500–$25,000 per year.
- Entrance Scholarship: CAD $12,000–$20,000 per year.
- Total value of up to $100,000 over four years to cover partial tuition costs.
Application Process
- Submit an application for undergraduate studies through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
- After submission, receive a Student Number to access the UOZone portal.
- Upload required results and documents for review.
- Eligible students are automatically considered for scholarships upon admission (no separate application required).
- Recipients must provide proof of citizenship from Africa or other eligible countries to receive their first instalment.
Application Link
For more details and to apply, visit the official University of Ottawa International Scholarship page.
Deadline/Expiration: May 1, 2025
Application link: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/international-english-scholarship
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