SCHOLARSHIP & ADMISSION DEADLINE: 1 APRIL 2024
The University of Ottawa is proud of its internationally diverse student body. As a result, beginning in the fall 2024 term, international students from these countries will benefit from significant reductions in their tuition fees when they study in one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English.
The University of Ottawa is an international community of more than 46,800 bright, engaged individuals, including over 10,600 international students from 151 countries. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, the University offers undergraduate and graduate programs that are second to none. It also ranks among the top 150 universities in the world. In addition, Ottawa is consistently rated as one of the best cities in Canada for safety and quality of life.Â
SCHOLARSHIP
Excellence scholarships are awarded through a competitive process among the top candidates with an admission average of 90% or higher who apply for admission by April 1, 2024, and whose admission has been processed by April 15, 2024. Candidates whose first choice is the University of Ottawa will be favoured. Recipients must start their program in September. Insofar as possible and to maximize diversity, each faculty will award the same number of scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY
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 listedÂ
be newly admitted in the fall 2024 term in one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English in one of the faculties listed
have a valid study permit when classes start
be enrolled full time.
ENGINEERING:
English
Mathematics (preferably Calculus)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
HEALTH SCIENCE:
English
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
A minimum average of 65% is required in the chemistry prerequisite course.
Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of success.
SOCIAL SCIENCE:
English
For Economics: Mathematics (calculus is strongly recommended)
BUSINESS:
English
Mathematics (preferably Calculus)
SCIENCE:
English
Mathematics (preferably Calculus)
Two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
Past experience indicates that students with a strong background in biology, chemistry and physics have an increased rate of succes
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC): https://www.ouac.on.ca/guide/undergrad-guide
ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS
Telfer School of Management
Accounting
Business Technology Management
Finance
Human Resources
International Management
Marketing
Faculty of Engineering
Chemical EngineeringÂ
Civil Engineering Â
Faculty of Health Sciences
Food and Nutrition Sciences
Human Kinetics (BHK & BScHK)
Faculty of Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Science
Biopharmaceutical Science
Chemistry
Environmental Geoscience
Environmental Science
Financial Mathematics and Economics
Geology
Geology-Physics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Economics
Physics
Physics-Mathematics
Statistics
Faculty of Social Sciences
Anthropology
Anthropology and Sociology
Communication and Sociology
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Economics
Economics and Political Science
Economics and Public Policy
Environmental Economics and Public Policy
International Development and Globalization
International Economics and Development
Mathematics and Economics
Psychology (BA & BSc)
Public Administration
Public Administration and Political Science
Sociology