Scholarships
Excellence Scholarship for African Students at the University of Ottawa, Canada
The University of Ottawa takes great pride in the diverse composition of our international student community. We are pleased to announce the availability of the Renewable International English Scholarship specifically designed for international students hailing from African countries. This scholarship is open to those who have been admitted to an eligible undergraduate program offered in English, starting from the Fall term of September 2022 or any subsequent term.
As a recipient of this esteemed scholarship, you will benefit from a substantial financial contribution towards your education. Depending on your chosen program and faculty, this contribution will effectively reduce your annual tuition fees by an amount ranging from $12,500 to $20,000. To make things even better, if you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship, you will automatically receive it upon enrolling as a full-time student. The scholarship amount will be applied directly towards your tuition fees.
Please note that this scholarship cannot be combined with the International English Excellence Scholarship.
Applications for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for African Students engaged in a Full-Time Study Program for the Session 2023-2024 are hereby invited from appropriately eligible candidates. The diversity of the university’s international student body makes it proud. African nationals studying abroad who are accepted for the autumn 2023 term or later are eligible for this renewable scholarship.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Ottawa, Canada
Scholarship Type: Tuition Award
Host Institution(s): University of Ottawa, Canada
Scholarship Worth: $17,500 to $25,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: African
University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship Details
This scholarship award is applicable to international students who enroll in one of the specified undergraduate programs in the faculties of Engineering, Science, or Social Sciences. This significant financial contribution to their education reduces their tuition fees by $17,500 to $25,000, depending on the program.
- All students who are eligible for this scholarship will automatically receive it upon enrolment. It will be applied directly to their tuition fees.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with the Entrance Scholarship for African Students Studying in English.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for African Students Studying in English are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Meet the admission requirements of the program in question;
- Be enrolled full-time for the first time in a university undergraduate program;
- Be an African citizen.
- Must meet the academic averages required for the scholarship.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply for scholarships and bursaries as soon as you they have applied to the University of Ottawa and have received their uoAccess ID and password. You can get uoAccess ID and password by signing up on the official website of the University.
- All scholarships and bursaries applications must be submitted online, using Online Scholarships and Bursaries. Application forms are usually available two months before the application deadline.
- Upload all required documents in Online Scholarships and Bursaries and submit your application.
Track your application
- Track all of your scholarship and bursary applications directly from the Online Scholarships and Bursaries tool home page.
Application Deadline: Not stated
