UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
University of Ottawa International English Scholarships
partial · bachelors
- Up to ~CAD 70,000 (est.) combinedMaximum total value
- CAD 7,500 per termAdmission Scholarship
- CAD 10,000Excellence Scholarship
- About 100 awardsExcellence Scholarship places
- No separate applicationAutomatic on admission
- 80% or 90% averageEntry thresholds
At a glance
partial
Funding
€46k
Max amount
Apr 1, 2027
Deadline
All countries (international students only)
Country
University of Ottawa
Provider
The University of Ottawa offers two automatic merit awards for international undergraduates who begin their studies in English: the International English Admission Scholarship and the International English Academic Excellence Scholarship. The Admission Scholarship is worth CAD 7,500 per term and is renewable for up to 12 installments, reaching as much as CAD 60,000 over a 4-year degree; it is granted to applicants with an admission average of at least 80 percent and has no cap on the number of awards. The Academic Excellence Scholarship adds CAD 10,000 (CAD 5,000 per term) to roughly 100 students who reach a 90 percent average, and the two awards can be combined for total support of up to about CAD 70,000. Both awards apply to tuition only and do not cover housing or living costs, so students must budget separately for those. No separate scholarship application is required; eligibility is assessed automatically from the admission file. Because award values, the 80 and 90 percent thresholds, and the deadline are reset each cycle, confirm the exact current-cycle figures and the 2026 closing date on the official University of Ottawa scholarships page before you apply.
What's covered
- Admission Scholarship — CAD 7,500 per term, renewable for up to 12 installments, worth as much as CAD 60,000 over a 4-year degree.
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — CAD 10,000 in total (CAD 5,000 per term) for about 100 students with a 90 percent admission average; not renewable.
- Combined funding — The two awards can be stacked, bringing total tuition support to roughly CAD 70,000 (est.) across the degree.
- Tuition application — Award amounts are credited directly against tuition fees each term rather than paid as cash.
- Automatic renewal — The Admission Scholarship renews each term that full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic standing are maintained, for up to 12 installments.
- External top-ups — Students may hold these awards alongside external scholarships, but housing and living costs of roughly CAD 15,000 (est.) per year are not covered.
How to apply
There is no separate scholarship form; you simply apply for undergraduate admission and the awards are assessed automatically from your file.
- Apply for admission — Submit an undergraduate admission application to an eligible English-language programme in one of the six qualifying faculties.
- Submit supporting documents — Provide transcripts, proof of English-language proficiency where required, and any supporting materials by the admission deadline.
- Automatic scholarship review — The admissions office reviews your admission average against the 80 and 90 percent thresholds with no extra application.
- Receive notification — Your scholarship status is communicated together with, or shortly after, your offer of admission.
- Confirm enrolment — Accept your offer and register full-time to activate and keep the award.
Eligibility
Student statusInternational student holding a valid Canadian study permit; Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.
Admission averageAt least 80 percent for the Admission Scholarship and at least 90 percent for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
ProgrammeNewly admitted to an English-language undergraduate programme in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management.
EnrolmentMust remain in full-time study; French immersion and French-language streams are excluded.
Switching to part-time status, withdrawing temporarily, or moving into a French-language programme can suspend or revoke the award.
Eligible countries
All countries (international students only)
Deadlines
Winter 2026 / Fall 2026 intake~April 2026 (est.)
Selection
Selection is purely merit-based and automatic. The admissions office calculates each applicant's admission average and applies the awards by threshold: students at or above 80 percent receive the Admission Scholarship, while the roughly 100 highest-scoring students at or above 90 percent additionally receive the Academic Excellence Scholarship. No interview or essay is involved.
Verified sources
- University of Ottawa International Scholarshipsuottawa.caofficial
- University of Ottawa Undergraduate Admissionsuottawa.caofficial
About the provider
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world, founded in 1848 and located in Canada's capital. It enrols tens of thousands of students across ten faculties and offers undergraduate programmes in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, and management through the Telfer School.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who is eligible for the University of Ottawa International English Scholarships?
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Newly admitted international undergraduates with a valid Canadian study permit who enrol full-time in an eligible English-language programme and meet the 80 or 90 percent average thresholds.
How much are the scholarships worth?
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The Admission Scholarship is CAD 7,500 per term (up to about CAD 60,000 over 4 years) and the Excellence Scholarship is CAD 10,000; combined they reach up to roughly CAD 70,000 (est.).
Do I need to submit a separate scholarship application?
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No. All eligible students are assessed automatically from their admission file once they apply for admission.
Can I receive both awards at once?
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Yes. Students who meet the 90 percent threshold can hold both the Admission and Excellence Scholarships at the same time.
Are Canadian citizens eligible?
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No. These awards are reserved for international students holding a valid Canadian study permit.
Do the scholarships cover living expenses?
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No. They are credited against tuition only; you must budget separately for housing and living costs of roughly CAD 15,000 (est.) per year.
What admission average do I need?
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At least 80 percent for the Admission Scholarship and at least 90 percent for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Is the Admission Scholarship renewable?
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Yes. It renews for up to 12 installments while you stay full-time and in good academic standing; the Excellence Scholarship is not renewable.
Which faculties qualify?
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Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, and the Telfer School of Management, in their English-language streams.
Can I combine these with external scholarships?
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Yes. You may hold these awards alongside external funding to increase your total support.
What happens if I drop to part-time?
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Moving to part-time, withdrawing temporarily, or switching to a French-language programme can suspend or revoke the award.
Where do I confirm the official figures and deadline?
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On the official University of Ottawa international scholarships page, which publishes the binding award values and the current-cycle deadline.