The University of Ottawa boasts a diverse international student body, offering up to $70,000 in scholarships for English-speaking international students. Two scholarships are available for newly admitted undergraduate students: the International English Admission Scholarship and the International English Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Application Deadline
- 15 January 2027
Tell Me About The Scholarships
The University of Ottawa (Canada) offers two major scholarships for international students studying in English‑language undergraduate programmes. Together, they can provide up to $70,000 CAD in tuition support, significantly reducing the cost of study.
Type
- Merit Scholarships | Undergraduate | International Students | Canada
Who Can Apply
Applicants must:
- Be international students with a valid study permit.
- Be newly admitted for Winter 2026 term or later in an approved English‑language undergraduate programme in the faculties of Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management.
- Not enrol in the French immersion stream.
- Be enrolled full‑time.
- Meet minimum admission averages:
- 80% for Admission Scholarship.
- 95% for Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Scholarships Offered
- International English Admission Scholarship
- Automatic award.
- Value: $7,500 per term (up to $60,000 over 4 years).
- Renewable for up to 12 instalments.
- International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Competitive award (100 recipients).
- Value: $10,000 total ($5,000 per term).
- Not renewable, but can be combined with Admission Scholarship.
Benefits
- Up to $70,000 CAD in tuition support.
- Automatic consideration upon admission.
- Awards applied directly to tuition fees.
How Long Will the Scholarships Last
- Admission Scholarship: 4 years (renewable).
- Academic Excellence Scholarship: 1 year (non‑renewable).
Required Documents
- Admission application to an eligible undergraduate programme.
- Academic transcripts.
- Proof of English proficiency (if required).
- Valid study permit.
How to Apply
- Apply for an eligible undergraduate programme at the University of Ottawa.
- Submit admission application by 15 January 2027.
- Scholarships are awarded automatically based on admission average.
- Notification included in admission offer letter.
🌐 Visit the application webpage for details
