The University of Ottawa is pleased to announce the International English Scholarships for newly admitted international students enrolling in English-taught undergraduate programs.
These prestigious scholarships are valued at up to $60,000 and are awarded to outstanding international students from developing countries who meet the eligibility criteria.
The awards provide significant tuition support and are automatically granted to eligible students upon admission.
University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Destination: Study in Canada
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Scholarship Value: Up to $60,000
- IELTS Requirement: Not required
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
University of Ottawa International English Scholarship Details
The University of Ottawa takes pride in its diverse and inclusive international student community. To support international students studying in English, the university offers tuition scholarships worth up to $60,000, significantly reducing the cost of undergraduate education.
Currently, two major scholarships are available to newly admitted students in English-taught undergraduate programs:
- International English Admission Scholarship
- International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
All eligible students are automatically considered for these awards at the time of admission. The scholarship value is applied directly to tuition fees.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be an international student with a valid study permit
- Be newly admitted for the Spring–Summer 2026 term or later
- Be enrolled in an approved English-language undergraduate program within one of the following faculties:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Telfer School of Management
- Have a minimum admission average of 80%
- Be enrolled full-time
- Not be registered in the French Immersion stream
Eligible students will be notified of their scholarship status at the time of admission.
Scholarship Value and Duration
The University of Ottawa offers the following undergraduate scholarship opportunities for international students:
International English Admission Scholarship
- Description: Renewable tuition award for international students studying in English
- Value: $7,500 per term, up to $60,000 over four years
International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Description: Additional merit-based award for top-performing international students
- Value: $10,000 total ($5,000 per term)
Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- Award: 10 renewable scholarships
- Value: $4,000 total
Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- Award: 35 scholarships
- Value:
- $5,000 for students with 95–100% admission average
- $4,000 for students with 90–94.9% admission average
Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship
- Award: $2,000 each
- Eligibility: Seven female students (one per engineering program, excluding Computer Science)
Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Excellence Award
- Award: $1,500
- Eligibility: One or more full-time international students
Education Bursary for International Students with Disabilities
- Available to students with a permanent disability or medical condition that limits enrollment to fewer than 12 units per term.
How to Apply – University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
There is no separate scholarship application.
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate program in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, or the Telfer School of Management.
- Submit all required admission documents.
- Eligible students will be automatically considered for available scholarships and notified upon admission.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026