The University of Ottawa has unveiled its prestigious 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship program, offering renewable financial aid to students from Africa, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China, and South Korea. These scholarships are specifically designed for students studying in English and enrolling in select undergraduate programs within the faculties of Engineering, Science, or Social Sciences.
This program provides significant tuition fee reductions, with Excellence Scholarships cutting costs by $17,500 to $25,000 annually and Entrance Scholarships reducing fees by $12,000 to $20,000, depending on the program. Eligible students must have an admission average of 80% or higher and must begin their studies in the Fall 2024 term or later.
The University of Ottawa’s scholarships are among the most generous in Canada, rewarding both pre-university academic excellence and achievements during full-time study. African students admitted to eligible programs will gain access to numerous pilot programs at significantly reduced tuition costs.
Excellence Scholarships are awarded through a competitive process to candidates with an admission average of 90% or higher, who apply by March 1, 2024, and have their admissions finalized by April 15, 2024. Preference is given to students who list the University of Ottawa as their first choice and begin their program in September.
Eligible undergraduate programs include:
- Engineering: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering
- Social Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology, International Development and Globalization, Conflict Studies, Public Administration
- Sciences: All programs except a select few, such as Honours BSc in Biochemistry/BASc in Chemical Engineering and Honours BSc in Physics/BASc in Electrical Engineering
Requirements for the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship:
Applicants must:
- Be international students with a valid study permit
- Have citizenship from Africa, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, or South Korea
- Be enrolled full-time in an eligible undergraduate program offered in English or with a French Immersion option
- Provide proof of citizenship from an eligible country
- Meet the minimum admission average requirements:
- Entrance Scholarship: Admission average of 89.99% or lower
- Excellence Scholarship: Admission average of at least 90%
Important Deadlines:
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Admission Processing Deadline: April 15, 2024
This scholarship offers an unparalleled opportunity to study in Canada with substantial financial support. Eligible students are automatically considered, with the scholarship applied directly to their tuition fees. For those seeking to pursue academic excellence in a vibrant and diverse environment, this is the perfect chance to make the University of Ottawa your home for higher education.
