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President's International Scholarship 2021 at University of Ottawa ($30,000)

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

November 24, 2020

The University of Ottawa in Canada is inviting exceptional international high school students to apply for the 2021 President's International Scholarship worth $30,000 ($7,500 per year for four years).

President’s International Scholarship 2021 at University of Ottawa, Canada

Award Overview

  • Value of Award: $30,000 ($7,500 annually, renewable for 3 additional years).
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Study Level: Undergraduate.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be an international student holding a valid study permit to study in Canada.
  • Have a minimum high school admission average of 92% or equivalent.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills and active involvement in academic and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 8.50 (on the uOttawa 10.0 scale) each year to renew the award.
  • Provide proof of English or French language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent).

How to Apply and Deadline

  1. First, apply for undergraduate admission at the University of Ottawa.
  2. Once you receive your uoAccess login ID, submit your scholarship application via the Online Scholarships and Bursaries Portal.
  3. Visit the official uOttawa Financial Aid and Awards page for full details.

Applications close on April 30, 2021.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Somto Chukwu

Aug 18, 2026

Does the University of Ottawa also offer tuition differential exemptions if we study in French?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 18, 2026

Yes Somto! International students at uOttawa who enroll in a French-taught programme or French Immersion (taking at least 3 courses per term in French) qualify for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption, reducing their tuition to domestic Canadian rates.

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