University of Ottawa International English Scholarships 2026: Up to $70,000 in Tuition Support for UndergraduatesÂ
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Overview
The University of Ottawa International English Scholarships are designed to significantly reduce tuition costs for international undergraduate students studying in English. Eligible students can receive up to $70,000 in total scholarship funding, making a University of Ottawa degree far more affordable.
These scholarships are automatically awarded to newly admitted students based on academic performance—no separate application required.
Scholarships Available
1. International English Admission Scholarship
(Automatic & Renewable)
Overview
This is a guaranteed, automatic scholarship for eligible international students admitted into English-taught undergraduate programmes.
Benefits
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$7,500 per term
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Up to $60,000 over a four-year degree
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Renewable for up to 12 instalments
Eligibility
You must:
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Be an international student with a valid study permit
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Be newly admitted from Winter 2026 or later
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Enrol in an English-language undergraduate programme
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Study in one of the following faculties:
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Arts
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Engineering
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Health Sciences
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Science
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Social Sciences
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Telfer School of Management
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Have a minimum admission average of 80%
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Be enrolled full-time
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Not be in the French immersion stream
Canadian citizens with dual citizenship are not eligible.
2. International English Academic Excellence Scholarship
(Merit-Based & Competitive)
Overview
This scholarship rewards top-performing international students and can be combined with the Admission Scholarship.
Benefits
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$10,000 total
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$5,000 per term
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Not renewable
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Can be combined with the Admission Scholarship
Number of Awards
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100 scholarships available
Eligibility
You must:
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Be an international student with a valid study permit
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Be newly admitted from Winter 2026 or later
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Enrol in an approved English-language undergraduate programme
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Study in one of the eligible faculties
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Have a minimum admission average of 90%
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Be enrolled full-time
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Not be in the French immersion stream
Total Funding Potential
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Up to $70,000 in scholarships
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One of the most generous undergraduate funding packages in Canada for international students
Application Process
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No separate scholarship application
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Students are automatically considered
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Scholarship offers are sent at the time of admission
Important Notes
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Scholarships apply only to undergraduate programmes taught in English
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Students must remain full-time to retain funding
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Updated as of 27 August 2025
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