Do you want to study in Canada? University of Ottawa is offering fantastic undergraduate scholarships for students from Africa starting in 2025.
These scholarships aim to reduce tuition fees and make quality education accessible to talented individuals.
What are the University of Ottawa Scholarships for African Students?
The University of Ottawa offers two major scholarships for African students enrolling in undergraduate programs: the Entrance Scholarship and the Excellence Scholarship.
Both scholarships provide significant financial support, helping students focus on their studies without worrying too much about tuition fees.
Scholarship Benefits
- Excellence Scholarship: Reduces annual tuition fees by CAD 17,500 to CAD 25,000, depending on the program.
- Entrance Scholarship: Provides a tuition reduction of CAD 12,000 to CAD 20,000 annually, based on your program.
Who is Eligible for These Scholarships?
To qualify, you need to meet the following requirements:
- You must be a citizen of an African country.
- You need to have international student status with a valid study permit.
- You must be newly admitted to an eligible undergraduate program at the University of Ottawa. The program should be taught in English or offer a French Immersion option.
- You should have an admission average of:
- 85%-89.9% for the Entrance Scholarship.
- 90% or higher for the Excellence Scholarship.
Which Programs are Eligible?
The scholarships are available for programs in the following faculties:
- Telfer School of Management:
- Excellence Scholarship: CAD 20,000 per year (CAD 80,000 over 4 years).
- Entrance Scholarship: CAD 10,000 per year (CAD 40,000 over 4 years).
- Faculty of Engineering:
- Excellence Scholarship: CAD 25,000 per year (CAD 100,000 over 4 years).
- Entrance Scholarship: CAD 15,000 per year (CAD 60,000 over 4 years).
- Faculty of Science:
- Excellence Scholarship: CAD 17,500 per year (CAD 70,000 over 4 years).
- Entrance Scholarship: CAD 10,000 per year (CAD 40,000 over 4 years).
- Faculty of Social Sciences:
- Excellence Scholarship: CAD 17,500 per year (CAD 70,000 over 4 years).
- Entrance Scholarship: CAD 10,000 per year (CAD 40,000 over 4 years).
How to Apply
The application process is simple. Here’s how you can apply:
- Step 1: Apply for admission to the University of Ottawa through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
- Step 2: Once your application is processed, you will receive a Student Number.
- Step 3: Log into the uoZone portal using your Student Number.
- Step 4: Upload your academic transcripts and other required documents.
- Step 5: Wait for your admission decision, which will include details about your scholarship eligibility based on your admission average.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2025.
- Admission Review Deadline: March 15, 2025.
Why Choose the University of Ottawa?
The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities, known for its commitment to diversity and academic excellence. With these scholarships, African students can enjoy high-quality education at a significantly reduced cost while experiencing life in a vibrant, multicultural environment.
