The University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship is a renewable, average-based scholarship program aimed at international students from Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, India, or Bangladesh. The scholarship is for students studying in English and is available for those admitted in the Fall 2024 term or later.

Program Summary:

  • Host Country: Canada
  • Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
  • Eligible Countries: Developing Countries (including Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, India, Bangladesh)
  • Reward: Up to $100,000 Grant (4 years)
  • No IELTS Required
  • Deadline: March 1, 2025

Program Details:

The University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship significantly reduces tuition fees for eligible students by $17,500 to $25,000 (excellence scholarships) or $12,000 to $20,000 (entrance scholarships) annually. These scholarships are awarded based on admission averages and are applied directly to the tuition fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be international students with a valid study permit.
  • Be citizens of one of the eligible countries.
  • Be enrolled full-time in one of the specified programs.
  • For the Entrance Scholarship, have an admission average of 89.99% or lower.
  • For the Excellence Scholarship, have an admission average of at least 90%.
  • Be newly admitted to one of the following programs in Engineering, Social Sciences, or Sciences offered in English or with French immersion options.

Eligible undergraduate programs include:

  • Engineering: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
  • Social Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, International Development, Conflict Studies, Public Administration.
  • Sciences: All programs (except specific Honours BSc and BASc combinations).

Scholarship Duration and Benefits:

  • The scholarship is renewable for up to four years (12 terms).
  • It covers up to $100,000 over the course of the undergraduate program.
  • Scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students and may be renewed based on continued academic performance.

How to Apply:

  1. Interested applicants must first apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre at https://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/.
  2. Once the application is received, the university will generate a Student Number.
  3. Applicants will then use the UOZone portal to submit their documents and results for review.
  4. Eligible candidates will receive a conditional admission offer, including the scholarship, based on their admission average.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

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