Our scholarship program is one of the most generous in the country. A scholarship is awarded for academic achievements while a bursary is awarded based on financial need.
About University of Ottawa
The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel

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University of Ottawa Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of University of Ottawa Scholarship
- 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.
Requirements for University of Ottawa Scholarship Qualification
- Meet the admission requirements of the program in question;
- Be enrolled full time for the first time in a university undergraduate program;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have protected person or refugee status (unless otherwise indicated)
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.
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Ottawa on www.uottawa.ca to apply
- 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
For mre details, visit University of Ottawa website.