University of Ottawa 2025 Undergraduate Scholarships for African Students

The University of Ottawa is excited to announce the launch of the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, a ground-breaking initiative designed to assist African students in pursuing higher education options in Canada.

This program provides qualifying individuals with a four-year scholarship, effectively reducing the financial burden connected with university tuition expenses.

The University of Ottawa takes great pleasure in its diversified international student community. The Entrance & Excellence Scholarship is particularly created for international students from African countries who plan to begin their academic adventure in the Autumn 2024 term, which begins in September.

This excellent scholarship program provides substantial tuition discounts. Excellence scholarships provide annual relief ranging from $17,500 to $25,000, whereas admission scholarships provide tuition aid ranging from $12,000 to $20,000, depending on the program selected.

Benefits of University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships

The Entrance & Excellence Scholarship provides incoming students with a four-year scholarship to alleviate a portion of their university tuition fees. These scholarships are denominated in Canadian dollars and are renewable for up to 12 terms.

Here’s a breakdown of the scholarship amounts by faculty:

• Telfer School of Management:
  • Excellence Scholarship – $80,000 over 4 years ($20,000 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)
• Faculty of Engineering:
  • Excellence Scholarship – $100,000 over 4 years ($25,000 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $60,000 over 4 years ($15,000 per year)
• Faculty of Health Sciences:
  • Excellence Scholarship – $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)
• Faculty of  Science:
  • Excellence Scholarship – $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)
• Faculty of Social Sciences:
  • Excellence Scholarship – $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year)
  • Entrance Scholarship – $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year)

These scholarships provide significant financial support for students pursuing their education at the University of Ottawa, making it more accessible for talented individuals to achieve their academic aspirations.

Requirements for University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships

To be eligible for these scholarships, international students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of any country in Africa or one of the countries listed 
• Be newly admitted in the fall 2024 term or after, in one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English in one of the faculties listed
• Not enrol in the French immersion stream
• Have a valid study permit when classes start
• Be enrolled full time.

Application Deadline

March 1, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Ottawa on www.ouac.on.ca to apply

• First the student has to apply here: https://www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/
• Then the University would receive the application and generate a Student Number which the prospective student would use to login to the school’s portal, UOZone, and then submit their results and documents for review.
• After a successful review, they will be offered a conditional admission offer which will include the scholarship depending on their average.
  The submission deadline for all 2022 nominations is by 5:00 p.m., Central Time, on or before 31st March, 2022.
  For more information about the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, contact Collins.enwemasor@uottawa.ca or
  call +2349071235106

For more details, visit University Of Ottawa website