The University of Ottawa is offering International English Scholarships to newly admitted international students who will study eligible undergraduate programs taught in English.
Eligible students may receive scholarships worth up to $60,000 over four years, depending on the award they qualify for and their academic performance.
This article explains the available scholarships, eligibility requirements, benefits, required documents, and application process.
University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Host Institution: University of Ottawa
- Eligible Countries: Developing countries
- Scholarship Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Study Language: English
- Maximum Award: Up to $60,000
- IELTS: Not required for the scholarship
- Deadline: January 15, 2027
University of Ottawa International English Scholarship Details
The University of Ottawa welcomes students from around the world and provides financial support to eligible international students studying in English.
For newly admitted undergraduate students, the university offers two main awards:
- International English Admission Scholarship
- International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
Eligible students are automatically considered for these awards after being admitted and enrolling in an eligible program. The scholarship is applied directly toward tuition fees.
University of Ottawa International English Scholarship Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be an international student with a valid Canadian study permit.
- Be newly admitted for the Spring-Summer 2027 term or later.
- Be admitted to an eligible undergraduate program taught in English.
- Be studying in one of the following faculties or schools:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Telfer School of Management
- Have a minimum admission average of 80%.
- Be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Not be enrolled in the French immersion stream.
Eligible students are considered automatically for the applicable entrance and academic excellence awards and will be informed about their award at the time of admission.
University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Duration and Reward
The University of Ottawa offers several scholarships and financial awards to eligible international undergraduate students.
International English Admission Scholarship
- Description: Renewable scholarship for international students enrolled in eligible English-language undergraduate programs.
- Value: $7,500 per term, with a total value of up to $60,000 over four years.
International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Description: An additional merit-based award for high-achieving international students.
- Value: $10,000, awarded at $5,000 per term.
Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship
The Faculty of Arts offers 10 renewable scholarships, each with a total value of $4,000.
Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Merit Scholarship
The Faculty of Engineering offers scholarships to students with strong admission averages:
- 95% to 100%: $5,000
- 90% to 94.9%: $4,000
A total of 35 scholarships are available.
Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship
Seven female students, with one selected from each eligible engineering program excluding computer science, may receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Excellence Award for International Students
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a $1,500 scholarship to one or more eligible international students enrolled full-time.
Education Bursary for International Students with Disabilities
International students with a permanent disability or permanent medical condition that prevents them from taking more than 12 units per term may qualify for a tuition bursary.
How to Apply for University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship 2027
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate program at the University of Ottawa in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management.
- Submit all documents required for admission.
- Ensure that you meet the scholarship eligibility requirements, including the minimum 80% admission average.
- Once admitted and enrolled, eligible students will automatically be considered for the applicable scholarships.
- The university will notify eligible students about their scholarship at the time of admission.
📋 Required Documents
- Valid Passport
- Academic transcripts or school records
- Proof of previous academic qualifications
- Proof of English-language proficiency
- Any additional documents required by the selected undergraduate program
- Canadian study permit documentation when applicable