The University of Ottawa is offering the Entrance Scholarship for African Students studying in English under the scholarships for international students 2022-2023 category. The Scholarship opportunity is open to African Students who wish to enroll in a degree program in the University for the referenced academic session.
The University is proud of the diversity of its international student body. This renewable scholarship is offered to international students who are citizens of African countries, who are admitted in the fall 2022 term or later.
Aim and Benefits of University Of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship awards is applicable to African students who are studying in English, and 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 $12,000 to $20,000, 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 Excellence Scholarship for African Students Studying in English.
Requirements for Uni. Of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
To be eligible for the University of Ottawa Entrance 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 citizens
- Required averages to keep or renew a scholarship are rounded to two decimal places. For example, a student with an average of 8.49 would not be eligible for a scholarship that requires an 8.50 average. See academic regulation 10.2 for more information on calculating averages.
Note: Mature applicants and university transfers are not eligible for certain admission scholarships. Please review eligibility criteria carefully.
How to Apply
Official university website: https://www.uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards/scholarships-and-bursaries
Interested and qualified? Go to University of Ottawa on www.uottawa.ca to apply
Interested applicants are required to find out what your options are
- You can apply for scholarship and bursaries as soon as you have applied to the University of Ottawa and have received your uoAccess ID and password.
- Explore all of your opportunities through the Online Scholarships and Bursaries search engine, also available in uoZone, under the Applications
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.
- Read all the requirements carefully before applying.
- Upload all required documents in Online Scholarships and Bursaries and submit your application.
Receive your funds
- Your scholarship or bursary will be credited to your student account.
- If you are a CO-OP student, you’ll receive your funds once you’re enrolled in a study term.
- Admission scholarships and renewals are usually credited to your student account in mid-July. You’ll receive two equal instalments, one in September and one in January, which are applied towards your tuition fees.
- If you’ve already paid your tuition fees, you may have a credit balance in your student account after receiving a scholarship or bursary. Submit a request for reimbursement in uoZone, under Finances and jobs, to have these funds released.
- Scholarships and bursaries are taxable. You receive a T4A slip if you received awards, scholarships or bursaries from the University of Ottawa during the fiscal year. Slips are available in uoZone at the end of February.
