The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) offers several undergraduate scholarships and financial awards for students beginning their studies in 2027. Opportunities are available for both Canadian and international students, depending on the scholarship.
For international students, some awards can significantly reduce tuition costs. The university currently offers an International English Admission Scholarship worth up to $60,000 over four years for eligible students in approved English-language undergraduate programs.
Scholarship Benefits
Depending on the award, students may receive:
– Tuition fee reductions
– Renewable scholarships
– Merit-based financial support
– Faculty-specific awards
– Scholarships for international students
– Additional bursaries based on financial need
The International English Admission Scholarship is valued at $7,500 per term, renewable for up to 12 instalments.
International Student Eligibility
For the International English Admission Scholarship, applicants must generally:
– Be an international student with a valid study permit.
– Be newly admitted to an eligible English-language undergraduate programme.
– Have at least an 80% admission average.
– Study full-time.
– Be enrolled in an eligible faculty such as Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences or Telfer School of Management.
– Pay international tuition fees.
Students with an admission average of 95% or higher may also qualify for the International English Academic Excellence Scholarship, valued at $10,000.
Application Process
1. Apply for an eligible undergraduate programme at the University of Ottawa.
2. Receive your uoAccess ID and password.
3. Review available scholarships and bursaries.
4. Complete any required scholarship applications.
5. Submit supporting documents before the applicable deadlines.
Some scholarships are automatically awarded, meaning no separate scholarship application is required.
2027 Admission Deadlines
Applications for undergraduate programmes beginning in Fall 2027 opened on September 17, 2026. uOttawa recommends applying before January 15, 2027, although actual deadlines vary by programme and applicant category.
For most international applicants, many programmes close in May 2027, while some competitive programmes may reach capacity earlier.
Required Documents
Applicants may need:
– Academic transcripts
– Proof of English or French proficiency
– Identification documents
– Programme-specific prerequisites
– Other documents requested during the admission process
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The 2027 University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships provide several opportunities to reduce the cost of studying in Canada. International students should apply for admission early and carefully review the scholarship requirements for their chosen programme.