University of Ottawa International English Scholarships 2026

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The University of Ottawa has announced the International English Scholarships for newly admitted international students enrolling in English-taught undergraduate programs. These prestigious awards provide substantial tuition support of up to $60,000 and are designed to attract high-achieving students from developing countries to study in Canada.

Eligible students are automatically considered for these scholarships at the point of admission, with no separate scholarship application required.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Canada
• Study Destination: Study in Canada
• Scholarship Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
• Eligible Students: International students from developing countries
• Scholarship Value: Up to $60,000
• IELTS Requirement: Not required
• Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

About the University of Ottawa International English Scholarships

The University of Ottawa is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. To support international students studying in English, the university offers generous tuition scholarships that significantly reduce the cost of undergraduate education.

Two major scholarship streams are available to newly admitted students in eligible English-taught undergraduate programs:

• International English Admission Scholarship
• International English Academic Excellence Scholarship

All qualified candidates are assessed automatically during the admission process, and the scholarship amount is applied directly to tuition fees.

Eligible Faculties and Programs

Students must be enrolled in an approved English-language undergraduate program within one of the following faculties:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Telfer School of Management

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the University of Ottawa International English Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be an international student with a valid Canadian study permit
• Be newly admitted for the Spring–Summer 2026 intake or later
• Enroll full-time in an approved English-taught undergraduate program
• Have a minimum admission average of 80%
• Not be registered in the French Immersion stream

Eligible students will receive scholarship notification at the time of admission.

Scholarship Value and Award Details

The University of Ottawa offers multiple undergraduate scholarship opportunities for international students, including:

International English Admission Scholarship

• Renewable tuition scholarship for international students studying in English
• Valued at $7,500 per term
• Total value of up to $60,000 over four years

International English Academic Excellence Scholarship

• Merit-based award for top-performing international students
• Total value of $10,000
• Awarded as $5,000 per term

Faculty of Arts Dean’s Merit Scholarship

• 10 renewable scholarships available
• Total value of $4,000

Faculty of Engineering Dean’s Merit Scholarship

• 35 scholarships awarded
• $5,000 for students with a 95–100% admission average
• $4,000 for students with a 90–94.9% admission average

Faculty of Engineering Memorial Scholarship

• Value of $2,000 per award
• Available to seven female students, one per engineering program excluding Computer Science

Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Excellence Award

• Award value of $1,500
• Available to one or more full-time international students

Education Bursary for International Students with Disabilities

• Available to international students with a permanent disability or medical condition
• Designed for students whose condition limits enrollment to fewer than 12 units per term

How to Apply for the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

There is no separate scholarship application process.

• Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate program at the University of Ottawa
• Submit all required admission documents before the deadline
• Eligible students will be automatically assessed and informed of their scholarship offer upon admission

Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

This scholarship opportunity is ideal for high-performing international students seeking a world-class undergraduate education in Canada with significant financial support.