University of Ottawa Entrance & Excellence Scholarships for African Students

The University of Ottawa is excited to announce the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, a new initiative designed to support African students in accessing higher education opportunities in Canada. This program provides eligible students with a four-year scholarship, significantly reducing the financial burden of university tuition.

Proud of its diverse international community, the University of Ottawa has created this scholarship specifically for international students from African nations who plan to start their academic journey in the Fall 2024 term, beginning in September.

These scholarships offer substantial financial assistance, with Excellence scholarships providing annual support between $17,500 and $25,000, while Entrance scholarships range from $12,000 to $20,000, depending on the chosen program.

University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarships Overview

• Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Funding Type: Partially Funded
• Location: Canada
• Institution: University of Ottawa
• Level: Undergraduate
• Sponsor: University of Ottawa
• Eligibility: Open to all genders

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Benefits of the Scholarships

The Entrance & Excellence Scholarships provide incoming students with financial support over a four-year period, helping to cover a portion of their tuition fees. These scholarships are awarded in Canadian dollars and can be renewed for up to 12 terms.

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 crucial financial assistance, enabling talented students to pursue their educational goals at the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of any African country or the specified list of countries.
• Be newly admitted for the Fall 2024 term in one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English at the University.
• Not enroll in the French immersion stream.
• Hold a valid study permit upon the commencement of classes.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student.

Application Deadline

• 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