Indigenous Student Bursary

Award Overview

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

Purpose of this Award

To support Indigenous students at the University of Ottawa.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must:

  1. be a Canadian citizen
  2. be registered as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Ottawa
  3. demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa
  4. provide documented proof of Indigenous identity, in accordance with the University of Ottawa Eligibility for Focused Admissions, Scholarships and Bursaries for First Nations, Inuit and Métis People administrative procedure

How to Apply

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

  1. the Financial Questionnaire
  2. documented proof of Indigenous identity, in accordance with the University of Ottawa Eligibility for Focused Admissions, Scholarships and Bursaries for First Nations, Inuit and Métis People administrative procedure

About this Award

The University of Ottawa is located on a special place, the traditional territory of the Algonquin people and First Nations meeting and ceremonial grounds. Through our Indigenous Action Plan, we seek to create a sense of belonging for First Nations, Inuit and Metis students. Donor support is critical for uOttawa's reconciliation work on many fronts, including increased financial support for Indigenous students.