University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship for African Students 2022

Each year, many Nigerian students come to Canada for a postsecondary degree. In fact, Canada welcomes more than 10,000 Nigerian students annually, making this beautiful country the main source of international students from sub-Saharan Africa in Canada.

• Table of Content
• About University of Ottawa
• Entrance Scholarship
• Requirements for Entrance Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel

Entrance Scholarship

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Canada, Nigeria
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Ottawa
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Entrance Scholarship Qualification

If you’re applying from a secondary school, you must meet the following conditions to be considered for admission to an undergraduate program:

• Have obtained, or be in the process of obtaining, your West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WAEC) or West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE).
• Have a minimum average of 75% (requirements may  be higher depending on the program you select).
• Have completed, or be in the process of completing, the prerequisites (scroll to “Prepare to apply”) for the program you select. Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites at the secondary school senior level.

Space is limited. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed. We reserve the right to deny admission even if you meet all requirements.

If applicable, see the page specific to your study situation: 

• French lycée 
• IB, GCE or American-patterned curriculum 

If you have started or completed postsecondary studies and meet the following conditions, you can be considered for admission to an undergraduate program. You must:

• Have a minimum average of 70% (requirements may be higher depending on the program you select).
• Have completed, or be in the process of completing, the prerequisites (scroll to “Prepare to apply”) required for the program you select. Unless otherwise indicated, you must complete all prerequisites at the secondary school senior or the postsecondary level.

Make sure you meet the minimum admission requirements before applying. If you have any questions, contact InfoAdmission.

Documents Required for Application

If you’re currently studying for your West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WAEC) or West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE), submit the following documents through our uoZone portal:

• Transcript of the past three years of secondary studies
• Transcript of results from the first term of your final year 

If you’ve already graduated, submit the following documents through uoZone:

• Your WAEC or WASSCE results
• Proof of diploma

If you’re applying with your postsecondary education started or completed, submit the following documents through our uoZone portal:

• All postsecondary transcripts
• Your WAEC or WASSCE results 
• Proof of diploma

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Ottawa website.