International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
Award offered by the University of Ottawa
Award Overview
- Value of the award:
- $10,000
- ($5,000 per term)
- Number of awards:
- 100
- Award frequency:
- Annual
- Level or program of study:
- Undergraduate
- Application Type:
- No application required. Candidates are automatically considered.
- Renewable:
- No
Purpose of this Award
To assist newly admitted international students who have demonstrated academic
excellence, are beginning their first term of studies in Winter 2026 or later and undertaking
their university studies in English in an approved undergraduate program at the University of
Ottawa.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must:
- be an international student with a valid study permit
- be newly admitted for the Winter 2026 term or later in an approved English-language undergraduate programs in one of the following faculties: Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management
- have a minimum admission average of 90%
- not enrol in a French program or the French immersion stream
- be enrolled full-time
Notes:
1. This scholarship is only available to international students who pay international tuition fees. Students paying domestic tuition fees are not eligible.
2. This scholarship can be combined with International English Admission Scholarship.
3. This scholarship cannot be combined with Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship –
Undergraduate Degree.
4. Temporary interruption of studies, or part-time registration will lead to your scholarship being
revoked.
How to Apply
No application required. Candidates are automatically considered.
All eligible students are considered for this award and will be notified at the time of their admission.