University of Ottawa Scholarships in Canada 2027 (Fully Funded)

Overview

The University of Ottawa, a bilingual public research university in Canada's capital, offers a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students in 2027. Awards are available across undergraduate, Master's and PhD study, and the university draws students from more than 150 countries. Its downtown campus sits near the Rideau Canal. Fields of study include arts, education, engineering, health sciences, civil law, common law, management, medicine, science and social science.

What you get

For undergraduates, automatic excellence scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000 in the first year, and a merit scholarship gives $1,000 for each full-time term. The President's Scholarship for International Students is worth $30,000 ($7,500 per year), the Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students is worth $26,000 ($6,500 per year), and the Faculty of Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship is worth $4,000 ($1,000 per year). A financial aid bursary for international students also exists.

For Master's students, whose programmes last two years, support includes an International Admission Scholarship of $7,500 per year, a differential tuition fee exemption and excellence scholarships of up to $10,000 per year. PhD students, over four years, can draw on an International Doctoral Scholarship, an International Admission Scholarship, excellence scholarships and awards from the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa. Graduates may also pursue external awards such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarships, the Mitacs Globalink Fellowship, the Vanier Canada Scholarship and the Ontario Trillium Scholarships, along with teaching and research assistant positions.

How to apply

The application process is completed entirely online, with separate routes and admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate applicants.