The University of Ottawa has announced the International English Scholarships for newly admitted international students enrolling in undergraduate programs taught in English.
The University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 provides financial support of up to $60,000 to eligible students from developing countries, helping to significantly reduce tuition costs while studying in Canada.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: $60,000 Grant
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The University of Ottawa is recognized for its strong commitment to international diversity and inclusion. As part of this commitment, the institution offers generous financial support to international undergraduate students studying in English through the International English Scholarships. Eligible students can receive up to $60,000 over the duration of their studies, providing meaningful relief from tuition expenses.
The University currently administers two major scholarships for newly admitted international students enrolled in English-taught undergraduate programs: the International English Admission Scholarship and the International English Academic Excellence Scholarship. These awards are granted automatically to qualified students upon enrolment and are applied directly to their tuition fees, ensuring a seamless and stress-free scholarship process.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Ottawa Undergraduate International English Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be an international student holding a valid study permit
- Be newly admitted for the Spring–Summer 2026 term or later
- Be accepted into an approved English-language undergraduate program in one of the following faculties:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Telfer School of Management
- Have a minimum admission average of 80%
- Not be enrolled in the French immersion stream
- Be registered as a full-time student
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Ottawa offers several scholarship options for international undergraduate students, including:
- International English Admission Scholarship
- Description: Renewable scholarship for international students studying in English
- Value: $7,500 per term (up to $60,000 over 4 years)
- International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Description: Merit-based award for outstanding international students
- Value: $10,000 ($5,000 per term)
- Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- Value: $4,000 total
- Number Available: 10 renewable awards
- Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Merit Scholarship
- Value:
- $5,000 for admission averages between 95–100%
- $4,000 for admission averages between 90–94.9%
- Number Available: 35 awards
- Value:
- Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship
- Value: $2,000
- Eligibility: Female students (one per engineering program, excluding computer science)
- Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Excellence Award for International Students
- Value: $1,500
- Eligibility: Full-time international students
- Education Bursary for International Students with Disabilities
- Description: Tuition bursary for students with permanent disabilities or medical conditions that limit course load
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship 2026, applicants should:
- Apply for admission into an eligible undergraduate program in:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Telfer School of Management
- Submit all required admission documents before the deadline
- Await automatic consideration for eligible scholarships
The scholarship is automatic, and all qualified students will be notified of their award status at the time of admission.
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