Univeristy of Ottawa President and Chancellor’s Scholarships

Brief description:

The University of Ottawa is offering international students who are commencing full-time Bachelors degree studies at the university, the President’s Scholarship for International Students and the Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students. These 2 scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at the University of Ottawa.

Host Institution(s):

University of Ottawa

Level/Field(s) of study:

Bachelors degree in any subject

Number of Scholarships:

1 each

Target group:

International students from all over the world

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The President’s Scholarship is valued at $30,000 ($7,500 per year), whilst the Chancellor’s Scholarship is valued at $26,000 ($6,500 per year).

The scholarship can be renewed for the 3 following years provided the student maintains full-time enrolment, international student status and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 8.50. The University also provides a one-time award of $1,500 to applicants in second, third and fourth place. Students can renew their scholarship at 50% of the annual value if they have a CGPA between 8.00 and 8.49 at the end of the academic year. They can also renew their scholarship for the full amount in a subsequent year if their CGPA increases to 8.50 or higher.

Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a student visa, have a minimum admission average of 92% (or equivalent) and demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

Applications for the scholarships for studies commencing Fall 2020, must be submitted online by 30 April 2020.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards/scholarships-and-bursaries