Education Bursary for Indigenous Students

Award Overview

Value of the award:
$1,000
Number of awards:
Minimum 100
Award frequency:
Annual (2 equal instalments)
Level or program of study:
Undergraduate
Application Type:
Online Scholarship and Bursaries portal, accessible via uoZone.
Application Deadline:
November 2
Renewable:
No

Purpose of this Award

The objective of this fund is to provide financial assistance to Indigenous students who are undertaking undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa and who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. provide documented proof of Indigenous identity, as per the requirements of the University of Ottawa Indigenous Admissions Policy
  2. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  3. be registered full time in an undergraduate program, including the Faculty of Medicine, Education and Law (Common Law and Civil Law Sections)
  4. meet the admission requirements of the Faculty concerned
  5. be a Canadian citizen
Students may apply for this bursary every year. Financial need is the key factor in determining the recipients.

How to Apply

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

  1. a 250-word statement describing why you are applying for this award, and what you hope to achieve at the University of Ottawa
  2. documented proof of Indigenous identity, as per the requirements of the University of Ottawa Indigenous Admissions Policy
  3. the Financial Questionnaire