2026 Scholarships for international students studying in English at University of Ottawa, Canada

Closing date: Applicants can apply anytime

Student type: International students 

Level of study: Undergraduate

Study area: Any

Scholarship value:

  • International English Admission Scholarship:$7,500 per term ($90,000 over the course of a four-year degree)
  • International English Academic Excellence Scholarship:$10,000 ($5,000 per term)

Description: The University of Ottawa currently offers two scholarships to newly admitted students studying in undergraduate programs offered in English: the International English Admission Scholarship and the International English Academic Excellence Scholarship.International students studying in English can receive up to $100,000 in scholarships, offering a significant reduction in their tuition.which is based on academic merit and program of study.

Eligibility:

  • International English Admission Scholarship:

-be an international student with a valid study permit.

-be newly admitted in the Winter term of 2026 or later in an approved English -undergraduate program in the following faculties: Arts, Engineering, Health -Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, Telfer School of Management.

-have a minimum admission average of 80%.

-not enrol in the French immersion stream; and

-be enrolled full-time.

  • International English Academic Excellence Scholarship

-be an international student with a valid study permit.  

-be newly admitted in the Winter term of 2026 or later in an approved English -undergraduate program in the following faculties: Arts, Engineering, Health -Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, Telfer School of Management.  

-have a minimum admission average of 90%  

-not enrol in the French immersion stream; and  

-be enrolled full-time.  

How to apply:  apply online  

More info: https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/international-english-scholarship