If you’re an international student planning to study in Canada between 2024 and 2028, the University of Ottawa offers two key scholarship opportunities that could significantly reduce your tuition costs. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through these scholarships, their eligibility criteria, and how to apply.
Introduction to the University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa, located in the heart of Canada’s capital, is a bilingual institution offering programs in both English and French. It’s also known for providing extensive scholarship opportunities to international students, particularly from Africa and parts of Asia.
In this post, we’ll focus on two main scholarships offered for international students at the undergraduate and master’s levels. These scholarships could help you cut down on tuition fees, giving you the opportunity to study in Canada more affordably.
Scholarship A: International English Scholarships
Starting in September 2024, the International English Scholarships offer renewable, merit-based scholarships to students from select countries. This scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, and diploma programs taught entirely in English. Eligible countries include:
- All African countries
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- China
- South Korea
- India
- Bangladesh
Eligibility Criteria for International English Scholarships
To qualify, students must:
- Be a citizen of any African country, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, or South Korea.
- Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program.
- Hold a valid study permit.
- Be newly admitted to a program taught entirely in English, starting September 2024.
Scholarship Amounts
The scholarship amount depends on your admission average and the faculty you’re admitted to. Here’s a breakdown:
- Engineering Programs:
- Excellence Award: Up to CAD 25,000/year for 4 years (Total: CAD 100,000)
- Entrance Award: Up to CAD 15,000/year for 4 years (Total: CAD 60,000)
- Management Programs:
- Excellence Award: Up to CAD 20,000/year for 4 years (Total: CAD 80,000)
- Entrance Award: Up to CAD 10,000/year for 4 years (Total: CAD 40,000)
For other eligible programs like Accounting, Finance, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Economics, and Psychology, the amounts will vary based on the admission average.
Application Process
- The admission deadline has passed for the 2024 intake, but the scholarship is renewable, meaning if you apply for admission in the next cycle (2025), you can still access it.
- Scholarships are awarded automatically based on admission averages for African, Indian, and Bangladeshi students.
- Chinese and South Korean students are considered for Excellence Scholarships in the same eligible programs.
To renew the scholarship each year, you must:
- Remain a full-time international student.
- Maintain a CGPA greater than 5.0.
Scholarship B: Differential Tuition Exemption Scholarship (French-speaking Students)
The Differential Tuition Exemption Scholarship is specifically designed for international students who are French-speaking. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must enroll in a program that is taught entirely in French.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be from a French-speaking country or a country where French is one of the national languages.
- You must be enrolled full-time in an eligible program, taking at least three courses per semester taught in French.
Scholarship Amounts
The value of the scholarship varies based on the program and academic term. Here’s an example:
- Faculty of Arts:
- If the tuition for international students is CAD 21,600, you’ll receive a scholarship of CAD 12,500, leaving you with a tuition balance of CAD 9,100.
For the 2024 academic session, the scholarship amounts have increased:
- Engineering Programs: CAD 18,000 will be deducted from your tuition.
- Management Programs: CAD 16,000 will be deducted from your tuition.
Renewability
Like the English scholarships, the Differential Tuition Exemption Scholarship is renewable every year until you graduate, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.
Additional Financial Aid: Bursaries
Apart from scholarships, international students can also apply for bursaries, which are awarded based on financial need and do not need to be paid back. After being admitted to the University of Ottawa, you can apply for bursaries via a dedicated scholarship application portal.
Conclusion
The University of Ottawa’s scholarships are a fantastic opportunity for international students looking to study in Canada without breaking the bank. Whether you’re an English-speaking student from Africa or Asia or a French-speaking student from a francophone country, these scholarships can make studying abroad more affordable.
If you’re considering applying for the 2025 intake or beyond, make sure you don’t miss these opportunities. Apply for admission, and then for the scholarships that match your profile. For more detailed information, check out the scholarship application links
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