The University of Ottawa offers one of the most generous scholarship programs in Canada for undergraduate students. The program rewards both pre-university academic achievements at the time of admission and ongoing academic performance throughout a student’s time at the University. Students can access detailed information about available scholarships and awards through the University’s dedicated scholarship information portal.
Resource details
- Contact: Financial Aid and Awards office in Desmarais Building, Room 3156. Email inquiries accepted, virtual line available.
- Recognition criteria: Pre-university academic achievements and achievements during university studies
Why it’s worth exploring
For finance and accounting students facing the cost of a four-year undergraduate degree and potentially additional CPA certification, scholarships can significantly reduce financial burden and allow greater focus on academics and professional development. The University’s emphasis on rewarding ongoing achievement means students who maintain strong grades in demanding courses like intermediate accounting or corporate finance can continue to receive support throughout their degree. This is particularly valuable for students who may not have entered with the highest entrance scholarships but excel once immersed in their chosen field.
Going in prepared
Review your academic transcript and calculate your current GPA before exploring scholarship opportunities, as many awards have specific grade requirements. If you’re an incoming student, gather documentation of your pre-university achievements including final grades, any awards, and extracurricular involvement that demonstrates leadership or community engagement. For continuing students, be prepared to discuss how you’ve maintained or improved your academic standing and consider timing your scholarship applications around key academic milestones when your strongest grades are on record.
Details from the organizer’s page. Confirm the date, price and registration with the organizer before you go. Shown as $0.00 when the organizer lists no cost.
Posted September 14, 2026