Faculty of Science Undergraduate Research Scholarship

Award offered by the University of Ottawa

Award Overview

Value of the award:: $11,500; (Consists of two work terms. The first will be of $5,000 and the second $6,500)
Number of awards:: 16
Award frequency:: Annual
Level or program of study:: Undergraduate
Application Type:: Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:: March 15
Renewable:: Yes

(if renewal criteria are met)

Those who have maintained a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 8.5 after their first year will be hired by the same research group for the months of May to August and will receive $6,500.

Purpose of this Award

The Faculty of Science awards 16 of these scholarships to the best eligible students. This scholarship consists of two work terms with a research group at the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine (first work term = $5,000; second work term = $6,500).

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or have protected person or refugee status
be registered full time in September, for the entire academic year, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Science
have a minimum admission average of 92%
demonstrate research skills and involvement in extracurricular scientific activities
be recommended by a science teacher
include a 250-word text describing some of the ways you explore your passion for science and share it with others
attend an interview in the spring

How to Apply

Submitted in the Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone, and must include:

a transcript for your two previous years of study and a report card for the current year
a resume describing your latest academic and extracurricular achievements, especially those related to science
a letter of recommendation from a science teacher

About this Award

The Undergraduate Research Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered by the University of Ottawa.