University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students 2025

The University of Ottawa is thrilled to introduce the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting African students in pursuing higher education opportunities in Canada.

This program offers eligible candidates a four-year scholarship, effectively easing the financial burden associated with university tuition fees.

The University of Ottawa takes immense pride in its diverse international student community. The Entrance & Excellence Scholarship is exclusively designed for international students hailing from African nations who intend to embark on their academic journey in the Fall 2024 term, commencing in September.

This generous scholarship program offers substantial reductions in tuition fees. Excellence scholarships provide annual relief ranging from $17,500 to $25,000, while entrance scholarships offer tuition assistance ranging from $12,000 to $20,000, depending on the selected program.

• Table of Content
• About University of Ottawa
• University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships Qualification
• 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

University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships

The Entrance & Excellence Scholarship provides incoming students with a four-year scholarship to alleviate a portion of their university tuition fees. These scholarships are denominated in Canadian dollars and are renewable for up to 12 terms.

Here’s a breakdown of the scholarship amounts by faculty:

• Telfer School of Management:

  • Excellence Scholarship – $80,000 over 4 years ($20,000 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)

• Faculty of Engineering:

  • Excellence Scholarship – $100,000 over 4 years ($25,000 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $60,000 over 4 years ($15,000 per year)

• Faculty of Health Sciences:

  • Excellence Scholarship – $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)

• Faculty of  Science:

  • Excellence Scholarship – $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)

• Faculty of Social Sciences:

  • Excellence Scholarship – $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)

These scholarships provide significant financial support for students pursuing their education at the University of Ottawa, making it more accessible for talented individuals to achieve their academic aspirations.

Requirements for University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of any country in Africa or one of the countries listed 
• Be newly admitted in the fall 2024 term or after, in one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English in one of the faculties listed
• Not enrol in the French immersion stream
• Have a valid study permit when classes start
• Be enrolled full time.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• First the student has to apply here: https://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/
• Then the University would receive the application and generate a Student Number which the prospective student would use to login to the school’s portal, UOZone, and then submit their results and documents for review.
• After a successful review, they will be offered a conditional admission offer which will include the scholarship depending on their average.
  The submission deadline for all 2022 nominations is by 5:00 p.m., Central Time, on or before 31st March, 2022.
  For more information about the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, contact Collins.[email protected] or
  call +2349071235106

For more details, visit University Of Ottawa website