Partial funding · Study in Canada
University of Ottawa International Merit Scholarship
A renewable reduction of around C$15,000 a year on international tuition fees
- Funder
- University of Ottawa
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Ottawa reduces international tuition automatically for students admitted to eligible undergraduate programmes taught in English or French, with a further award for applicants entering above a 90% admission average.
As Canada's largest bilingual university and a short walk from Parliament Hill, it is a strong option for students aiming at policy, law and public administration.
🗓️ Deadline
No separate deadline — applied automatically on admission to an eligible programme
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Newly admitted to an eligible full-time undergraduate programme
- Paying international tuition fees
- Enrolled full-time in each term the award is held
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Additional merit awards apply at higher admission averages
How to apply
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate programme
- No separate scholarship form is required for the automatic reduction
- Enrol full-time so the reduction is applied to your fee account
- Check the faculty pages for extra awards you may qualify for
- Ask your Tutopiya counsellor to confirm which programmes are eligible
Studying in Canada
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University of Ottawa International Merit Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the University of Ottawa International Merit Scholarship cover?
A renewable reduction of around C$15,000 a year on international tuition fees. Ottawa reduces international tuition automatically for students admitted to eligible undergraduate programmes taught in English or French, with a further award for applicants entering above a 90% admission average.
Who is eligible for the University of Ottawa International Merit Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Newly admitted to an eligible full-time undergraduate programme; Paying international tuition fees; Enrolled full-time in each term the award is held; Open to applicants of any nationality; Additional merit awards apply at higher admission averages. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the University of Ottawa International Merit Scholarship deadline?
No separate deadline — applied automatically on admission to an eligible programme. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.