The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the International English Scholarships for newly admitted students studying in undergraduate programs offered in English.
The University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships are worth up to $60,000, offered to international students who are studying in English and are enrolled in one of the specified undergraduate programs.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: Up to $60,000 grant
- IELTS: Not required
- Deadline: January 15, 2027
University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Details
The University of Ottawa is proud of its internationally diverse student body. International students studying in English can receive up to $60,000 in scholarships, offering a significant reduction in their tuition.
The University of Ottawa currently offers two scholarships to newly admitted students studying in undergraduate programs offered in English:
- International English Admission Scholarship
- International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
All students who are eligible for this scholarship will automatically receive it upon enrolment. It will be applied directly to their tuition fees.
University of Ottawa International English Scholarship Requirements
All eligible students are considered for the University of Ottawa Entrance and Excellence Scholarship award and will be notified at the time of their admission.
The applicant must:
- Be an international student with a valid study permit.
- Be newly admitted for the Spring-Summer 2027 term or later in an approved English-language undergraduate program in one of the following faculties: Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management.
- Have a minimum admission average of 80%.
- Not enrol in the French immersion stream.
- Be enrolled full-time.
University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Duration and Reward
The scholarships offered for international undergraduate students include:
International English Admission Scholarship
- Description: Renewable award for international students studying in English.
- Value: 7,500perterm,upto**60,000 total over 4 years**.
International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Description: Additional merit award for top international students.
- Value: 10,000(5,000 per term).
Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- The Faculty of Arts awards 10 renewable scholarships, each valued at a total of $4,000.
Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- The Faculty of Engineering awards 35 scholarships to students with an admission average between 95 and 100% (5,000)**orbetween**90and94.9%(4,000).
Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship
- The Faculty of Engineering awards a $2,000 scholarship to seven female students — one from each engineering program, excluding computer science.
Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Excellence Award for International Students
- The Faculty of Social Sciences awards a $1,500 scholarship to one or more international students enrolled full-time.
Education Bursary for International Students with Disabilities
- 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.
How to Apply for University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship 2027
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below:
- Apply for admission to a program in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management.
- Once you have applied and submitted all required documents, you will be automatically considered for the awards.
- The scholarship is automatic. All eligible students are considered for this award and will be notified at the time of their admission.
Deadline: January 15, 2027.
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