Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for African Students enrolled for a full-time study program for the 2026/2027 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 2026 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
About University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship
Details
This scholarship award is applicable to African students who enrol 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 students 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.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply for scholarships and bursaries as soon as they have applied to the University of Ottawa and have received their uoAccess ID and password.
- All scholarships and bursary 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.
Track your application
- Track all of your scholarship and bursary applications directly from the Online Scholarships and Bursaries tool home page.
Application Deadline: Not stated
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FAQs
1. What is the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship for African Students?
The University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship is a financial award offered to outstanding African students admitted to eligible undergraduate programs taught in English at the University of Ottawa in Canada. The scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and increase diversity by supporting talented international students from African countries. Depending on the faculty and academic performance, the scholarship can provide tuition reductions worth up to $100,000 CAD over four years.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship?
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
Be a citizen of an African country.
Be newly admitted into an eligible undergraduate program taught in English at the University of Ottawa.
Be enrolled full-time in the selected program.
Possess a valid Canadian study permit before the start of classes.
Meet the required academic performance, usually an admission average of about 90% or higher for the Excellence Scholarship.
3. What programs are eligible for the scholarship?
The Excellence Scholarship applies to several undergraduate programs offered in English across selected faculties, including:
Engineering (e.g., Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
Science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
Health Sciences
Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Economics, Public Administration)
Telfer School of Management programs, such as Accounting and Marketing.
Students must choose an eligible program to qualify for the scholarship.
4. How can students apply for the University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship?
Students do not usually need a separate scholarship application. Once they apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate program at the University of Ottawa and meet the academic requirements, they are automatically considered for the scholarship. Applicants must ensure they submit their admission application before the program deadline, which is typically around March–April for the fall intake.