University Of Ottawa African Scholarships 2024 For African Students Studying In English; The University of Ottawa has introduced the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships for African students, totaling $11 million.
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This scholarship initiative aims to support incoming students by providing a four-year scholarship that covers a portion of their university tuition costs.
For those interested in applying, the deadline for the Excellence Scholarship is April 1, 2024. The University of Ottawa is committed to fostering diversity within its international student community, and the Entrance and Excellence Scholarships are specifically targeted at students from Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, India, or Bangladesh.
These scholarships are renewable, average-based awards for students studying in English, who are admitted in the Fall 2024 term.
| Faculty | Excellence scholarship (admission average of 90% or higher)Number: 20 | Entrance scholarship Number: Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Telfer School of Management | $80,000 over 4 years ($20,000 per year) | $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year) |
| Faculty of Engineering | $100,000 over 4 years ($25,000 per year) | $60,000 over 4 years ($15,000 per year) |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year) | $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year) |
| Faculty of Science | $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year) | $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year) |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | $70,000 over 4 years ($17,500 per year) | $40,000 over 4 years ($10,000 per year) |
Application Deadline:
- April 1, 2024 (Excellence Scholarship)
About University of Ottawa Entrance & Excellence Scholarship:
- The University values its diverse international student body.
- Entrance and Excellence Scholarships are average-based renewable scholarships.
- Targeted at students from Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, South Korea, India, or Bangladesh.
- Applicable for those admitted in the Fall 2024 term (September start date).
- Significant reductions in tuition fees for eligible undergraduate programs offered in English.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship from an African country or specified countries.
- New admission in Fall 2024 term for eligible undergraduate programs in English.
- Exclusion from the French immersion stream.
- Possession of a valid study permit at the start of classes.
- Full-time enrollment.
- Canadian citizens with dual citizenship not eligible.
Scholarship Types:
- Entrance Scholarship: Automatically received upon enrollment, cannot be combined with Excellence Scholarship.
- Excellence Scholarship: Competitive process for candidates with an admission average of 90% or higher.
Countries Eligible:
- African countries
Award Location:
- Canada
Number of Scholarships:
- Not specified
Benefits of Scholarship:
- Amounts vary based on admission average and faculty offering the program.
- Excellence Scholarships awarded competitively to top candidates.
Program Duration:
- 4 years
How to Apply:
- Apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC): OUAC Application
- Receive a Student Number from the University.
- Log into UOZone, the school’s portal, to submit results and documents for review.
- Successful candidates receive conditional admission offers, including scholarship details.
Additional Information:
- Virtual sessions hosted by the University to assist applicants in the process.
For further details and the application process, Visit Award Webpage for Details
