President's and Chancellor's Scholarships for International Students at the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa offers two awards to international students beginning full-time Bachelor's degree studies: the President's Scholarship for International Students and the Chancellor's Scholarship for International Students. The President's Scholarship is worth $30,000 and the Chancellor's Scholarship is worth $26,000. These are the most prestigious scholarships the university gives.

• Host: University of Ottawa, Canada
• Level: Bachelor's degree in any subject
• Awards: 1 President's Scholarship and 1 Chancellor's Scholarship
• Value: $30,000 (President's) and $26,000 (Chancellor's)
• Open to: international students from all over the world
• Deadline: 30 April 2020 for courses starting September 2020

University of Ottawa

Bachelor's degree in any subject

1 each

International students from all over the world

The President's Scholarship is valued at $30,000 ($7,500 per year), whilst the Chancellor's Scholarship is valued at $26,000 ($6,500 per year).

The scholarship can be renewed for the 3 following years provided the student maintains full-time enrolment, international student status and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 8.50. The University also provides a one-time award of $1,500 to applicants in second, third and fourth place. Students can renew their scholarship at 50% of the annual value if they have a CGPA between 8.00 and 8.49 at the end of the academic year. They can also renew their scholarship for the full amount in a subsequent year if their CGPA increases to 8.50 or higher.

Applicants must hold a student visa, have a minimum admission average of 92% (or equivalent) and demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities.

This award suits an international student with a strong secondary school record who is applying to a full-time Bachelor's degree at the University of Ottawa and can show leadership and involvement outside the classroom. You also need a student visa to qualify.

Applications are currently closed.

Applications for the scholarships for studies commencing Fall 2020, must be submitted online by 30 April 2020.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

• Who can apply? International students from all over the world who hold a student visa, have a minimum admission average of 92% (or equivalent) and show leadership and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities.

• What does the scholarship cover? The President's Scholarship is valued at $30,000 ($7,500 per year) and the Chancellor's Scholarship at $26,000 ($6,500 per year), renewable for the 3 following years under the conditions set by the university.

• When is the deadline? Applications for studies commencing Fall 2020 must be submitted online by 30 April 2020. Applications are currently closed.

• How do I apply? Submit your application online; full instructions are on the official University of Ottawa website.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines before you start so you know every document the university expects.
• Prepare your transcripts and proof of your admission average early, since these take time to obtain.
• Gather evidence of leadership and extracurricular involvement in advance and keep it concise.
• Check that your student visa paperwork is in order, as it is part of the eligibility conditions.
• Submit your online application well before the deadline rather than on the final day.