Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship
Value
Varies depending on the program of studies.
Description
In keeping with its commitment to the French-speaking world, the University of Ottawa offers a Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship to international Francophone and Francophile students enrolled in a bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 program given in French, or in the French Immersion Stream. This major assistance reduces tuition fees considerably. Visit the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship page to learn more about the eligibility criteria and conditions to maintain the scholarship.
All eligible students will receive this scholarship automatically when they enrol.
International English Entrance Scholarship: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Africa
Number
Unlimited
Value
Ranges from $2,250 to $7,500 per term, depending on the candidate鈥檚 country of origin and the faculty offering the program.
Renewable each term (maximum of 12 terms).
Description
The University of Ottawa is proud of its internationally diverse student body. This renewable scholarship is for international students who are citizens of Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Vietnam or any country in Africa, and who are newly admitted in the fall 2024 term or thereafter in an eligible undergraduate program offered in English. This significant contribution reduces tuition fees by $5,000 to $15,000 per year, depending on the country and faculty. The scholarship is awarded automatically to eligible candidates upon full-time enrolment. Tuition fees are immediately reduced by the amount of the scholarship. This scholarship cannot be combined with the International English Excellence Scholarship.
International English Excellence Scholarship: Bangladesh, China, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Vietnam and Africa
Number
Depends on country
Value
Ranges from $2,500 to $12,500 per term, depending on the candidate鈥檚 country of origin and the faculty offering the program.
Description
The University of Ottawa is proud of its internationally diverse student body. This renewable scholarship is for top international students who are citizens of Bangladesh, China, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Vietnam or any country in Africa, and who are newly admitted in the fall 2024 term or thereafter and enrol in an eligible undergraduate program offered in English. This significant contribution reduces tuition fees by $5,000 to $25,000 per year, depending on the program and faculty. The scholarship is awarded automatically to successful candidates upon full-time enrolment. Tuition fees are immediately reduced by the amount of the scholarship. This scholarship cannot be combined with the International English Entrance Scholarship.
Faculty of Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship
Value
$4,000 ($1,000 per year)
Description
The Faculty of Arts awards 10 of these renewable scholarships, each valued at a total of $4,000. Applicants must be enrolled full time, and for the first time, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Arts and have a minimum admission average of 90%. This scholarship can be renewed for the three following years provided the student has a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 9.00 or higher at the end of a term (with at least 24 units) and is enrolled full time at the Faculty of Arts. No application is required for this scholarship. The scholarship is awarded during the summer preceding your studies.
All eligible students, including international students, are automatically considered for this award.
Faculty of Engineering Dean's Merit Scholarship
Value
Admission average of:
95-100% = $5,000
90-94.9% = $4,000
Description
The Faculty of Engineering awards 35 of these scholarships to students with an admission average between 95 and 100% ($5,000) or between 90 and 94.9% ($4,000). Applicants must be enrolled full time, and for the first time, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Engineering.
No application is required for this scholarship; all eligible students including international students are automatically considered for this award.
Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship
Value
$2,000
Description
The Faculty of Engineering awards this scholarship to seven female students鈥攐ne from each of the engineering programs (excluding computer science). This $2,000 award is given to applicants with a minimum admission average of 80% and who best fulfill the eligibility criteria. To apply, students must submit a letter explaining why they are applying to an engineering program and also submit an up-to-date resum茅 highlighting their latest academic and extracurricular achievements. Applications must be submitted online.
All female students admitted to the Faculty of Engineering, including international students, are eligible for this scholarship.
Deadline
March 31
Faculty of Social Sciences Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value
$1,500
Description
The Faculty of Social Sciences awards a $1,500 scholarship to one or more international students enrolled full time, for the first time, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Social Sciences with a minimum admission average of 92%.
Education Bursary for International Students with Disabilities
Value
Variable
Description
Students with a permanent disability or a permanent medical condition that prevents them from taking more than 12 units per term may be eligible for a tuition bursary. Students must contact the Academic Accommodations Service to determine their eligibility. Applications must be submitted each term in the Online Scholarships and Bursaries tool.
Deadlines
October 31 (Fall)
July 15 (Spring-Summer)
January 31 (Winter)
Private donor bursaries
Value
Variable
Description
The University of Ottawa distributes several bursaries from private funds. A complete list of bursaries and all application forms are available in the Online Scholarships and Bursaries tool.
