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:

  1. be an international student with a valid study permit
  2. 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
  3. have a minimum admission average of 90%
  4. not enrol in a French program or the French immersion stream
  5. 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.