University of Ottawa, International Scholarships for Undergraduate Students, 2021-2022

University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship

Value

Admission average of:
95-100% = $4,000
90-94.9% = $3,000
85-89.9% = $2,000
80-84.9% = $1,000

Description

The University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship automatically provides between $1,000 and $4,000 to all eligible full-time students with an average of 80% or more who are studying in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section. No application is required for this scholarship; all eligible students are automatically considered for this award.

President’s Scholarship for International Students

Value:

$30,000 ($7,500 per year)

Description:

The President’s Scholarship is awarded to one full-time undergraduate international student. Valued at $30,000, it is one of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of Ottawa. Applicants must hold a student visa, have a minimum admission average of 92% (or equivalent) and demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities. This scholarship can be renewed for the three following years provided the student maintains full-time enrolment, international student status and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 8.50. The University also provides a one-time award of $1,500 to applicants in second, third and fourth place. Applications must be submitted online.Students can renew their scholarship at 50% of the annual value if they have a CGPA between 8.00 and 8.49 at the end of the academic year. They can also renew their scholarship for the full amount in a subsequent year if their CGPA increases to 8.50 or higher.This scholarship cannot be combined with a Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students, with the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship or with the Merit Scholarship.

Deadline: April 30

Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students

Value:

$26,000 ($6,500 per year)

Description:

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is awarded to one full-time undergraduate international student. Valued at $26,000, it is one of the most prestigious scholarships at the University of Ottawa. Applicants must hold a student visa, have a minimum admission average of 92% (or equivalent) and demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities. This scholarship can be renewed for the three following years provided the student maintains full-time enrolment, international student status and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 8.50. The University also provides a one-time award of $1,500 to the applicants in second, third and fourth place. Applications must be submitted online.Students can renew their scholarship at 50% of the annual value if they have a CGPA between 8.00 and 8.49 at the end of the academic year. They can also renew their scholarship for the full amount in a subsequent year if their CGPA increases to 8.50 or higher.This scholarship cannot be combined with a President’s Scholarship for International Students, with the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship or with the Merit Scholarship.

Deadline: April 30

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—one 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 resumé 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 StudentsValue$1,500DescriptionThe Faculty of Social Sciences awards a $1,500 scholarship to the best eligible international student enrolled full time, for the first time, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Social Sciences with a minimum admission average of 92%. Applications must be submitted online.DeadlineMarch 31

Student Mobility Scholarship

Value

One term = $1,000
Two terms = $2,000

Description:

Through the International Exchange Program, the University of Ottawa offers many opportunities to study and complete internships abroad. Visit the International Office website to discover all the options available. The University awards mobility scholarships each year to help students study or do internships abroad. No application is required. All students selected for the Exchange Program automatically receive the Student Mobility Scholarship.

Source / More Information: Official Website.