University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship (90–94.9%)

What you will need

• ✓ No application — eligible students are considered automatically
• ✓ Meet the admission requirements of your chosen program
• ✓ Enrol full time for the first time in an undergraduate program, in a direct-entry faculty or the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section
• ✓ Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have protected person or refugee status
• ✓ An admission average between 90% and 94.9% (mature applicants and university transfers are not eligible)

About this award

You get $2,000 for this specific award level. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student starting your first year of university in a direct-entry faculty or the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section. There is no application and no deadline — every eligible student is considered automatically after being admitted. Selection is automatic. There is no separate application to fill out; the university verifies your admission average and enrolls you in the award if you meet the criteria. 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 — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Ottawa whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled full time for the first time in a university undergraduate program and be studying in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section. You must have an admission average of 90-94.9%. You must also be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have protected person or refugee status in Canada. Please note that mature applicants and university transfers are not eligible for this scholarship.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or refugee
• ✓ Open to high school students
• ✓ Studying direct entry faculty or Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

• ApplicationAvoid searching for a separate scholarship form. Instead, focus on your main admission application, as this award is granted automatically based on your grades. Ensure your final transcripts are sent to the university promptly.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on automated portals for confirmation. Instead, contact the University of Ottawa admissions office to verify that your admission average was calculated correctly. Keep a record of your official transcript.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the "full-time" requirement. Instead, ensure your course load meets the university's definition of full-time study for the first term. Check the registrar's guide to confirm the minimum credit count.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is the only funding available. Instead, use your uoAccess ID and password to browse other bursaries you can apply for manually. Some awards require a separate essay or financial proof.

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