University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for Africans

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Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for Africans enrolled for a full-time study program for the 2023/2024 session.

The University is proud of the diversity of its international student body. This renewable scholarship is offered to international students who are citizens of African countries, who are admitted in the fall 2023 term or later.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Ottawa, Canada
Scholarship Type: Tuition Award
Host Institution(s): University of Ottawa, Canada
Scholarship Worth: $17,500 to $25,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: Africans

University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship

This scholarship awards is applicable to African students who enroll in one of the specified undergraduate programs in the faculties of Engineering, Science, or Social Sciences. This significant financial contribution to their education reduces their tuition fees by $17,500 to $25,000, depending on the program.

All students who are eligible for this scholarship will automatically receive it upon enrolment. It will be applied directly to their tuition fees.
This scholarship cannot be combined with the Entrance Scholarship for African Students Studying in English.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for African Students Studying in English are expected to meet the following conditions:

Meet the admission requirements of the program in question;
Be enrolled full time for the first time in a university undergraduate program;
Be an African citizen.
Must meet the academic averages required for the scholarship.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to apply for scholarship and bursaries as soon as you they have applied to the University of Ottawa and have received their Access ID and password.

All scholarships and bursaries applications must be submitted online, using Online Scholarships and Bursaries. Application forms are usually available two months before the application deadline.
Upload all required documents in Online Scholarships and Bursaries and submit your application.

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