Scholarships & Bursaries

@ University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship

The University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship automatically provides between $1,000 and $4,000 to all eligible full-time students with an average of 80% or more who are studying in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section. No application is required for this scholarship; all eligible students are automatically considered for this award. Mature applicants and university transfers are not eligible for this scholarship.

Admission Average vs. Monetary Value
95-100% - $4,000
90-94.9% - $3,000
85-89.9% - $2,000
80-84.9% - $1,000

French Studies Bursary

The French Studies Bursary is automatically awarded to full-time students enrolled in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, who are taking at least 3 courses (9 units) each term taught in French, or 2 courses (6 units) taught in French, or in French as a second language (FLS) if you are in French immersion. This bursary can be renewed for the three following years provided the student maintains full-time enrolment in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, and is enrolled each term in at least 3 courses (9 units) taught in French, or 2 courses (6 units) taught in French, or in FLS if you are in French immersion, and maintains a minimum CGPA of 5.50 at the end of each academic year. No application is required for this bursary; all eligible students are automatically evaluated for this award.

NOTE: Some exceptions to these requirements may be made for students participating in an international exchange or in a program where they are unable to take the required number of units in French.

Value: $4000 ($1000 per year)