University of Ottawa · National
University of Ottawa
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for various Indigenous scholarships and bursaries at the University of Ottawa based on your financial need.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for these awards — contact University of Ottawa to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. Since these are bursaries and scholarships, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student with demonstrated financial need who is pursuing a degree at the University of Ottawa, specifically those in Law, Social Sciences, or any other faculty. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Ottawa how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Ottawa during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed for most of these, though some are marked as renewable entrance scholarships. If you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Ottawa what you need to maintain to keep the funding.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Law, Social Sciences — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the funds will cover their education costs.
List your specific gaps in tuition or living expenses.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can specifically vouch for their Indigenous community involvement and academic persistence.
Ask your referee to use concrete examples of your leadership.