The University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships provides a renewable, merit-based scholarship opportunity for outstanding international students from Africa, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam. With tuition support ranging between $12,000 and $25,000 annually, depending on academic performance and programme choice, this scholarship is designed to significantly ease the financial burden for eligible students pursuing degrees in the fields of Engineering, Science, or Social Sciences.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Canada
- University: University of Ottawa
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Eligible Regions: African countries, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam
- Scholarship Value: Up to $100,000 CAD over four years
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
- IELTS Requirement: Not mandatory for students from English-speaking countries
- Scholarship Benefits: Tuition fee reduction of up to $25,000 CAD annually
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships:
- Citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries—Africa, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, or Vietnam.
- Academic Achievement:
- Excellence Scholarship: Admission average of 90% or higher (converted to University of Ottawa’s grading scale).
- Entrance Scholarship: Admission average of 80% to 89.99% (converted to University of Ottawa’s grading scale).
- Programme Requirements:
- Enrol in eligible programmes in Engineering (e.g., Civil and Chemical Engineering), Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, International Development), or Sciences (all programmes except certain specialised dual degrees).
- Enrollment Requirements: Must be a full-time student newly admitted to the University of Ottawa in Fall 2024 or later.
- English Language Requirement: Study must be in English.
Scholarship Benefits and Duration
The University of Ottawa Scholarship provides renewable tuition fee coverage for up to four years, subject to maintaining a satisfactory academic average.
- Entrance Scholarships: $12,000-$20,000 CAD annually.
- Excellence Scholarships: $17,500-$25,000 CAD annually.
- Renewal: Scholarships are renewable for up to 12 terms (four years).
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Application Process
- Submit application via OUAC:
- Begin the application process through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) OUAC Link.
- Receive and Submit Documents in UOZone:
- Once your application is received, you will be assigned a Student Number. Use this to access the University of Ottawa portal, UOZone, and upload required documents, including transcripts and other academic records.
- Conditional Admission Offer:
- If accepted, you will receive a conditional admission offer, including scholarship details based on your academic average.
Important Links
- Apply for Admission: OUAC Application Link
- University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Details: Official University of Ottawa Website
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
This scholarship represents a fantastic opportunity for talented students to receive substantial financial support while studying at one of Canada’s leading institutions.
