APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN OCT/NOV
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of March, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The UOttawa Faculty of Science is awarding 16 Undergraduate Research Scholarships to its best eligible students (Canadian citizens and residents only). This scholarship consists of two work terms with a research group at the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered for scholarship, applicants must;
i. Be enrolled full time, for the first time in September, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Science
ii. Have a minimum admission average of 92%.
iii. Demonstrate research skills and involvement in extracurricular scientific activities.
Value of Scholarship:
The UOttawa Undergraduate Research Scholarship consists of two work terms with a research group at the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine (first work term = CAD$5,000; second work term = CAD$6,500).
Areas of research include biochemistry, biology, biomedical science, biopharmaceutical science, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental geoscience, environmental science, geology, immunology, mathematics and statistics, microbiology, neurology, pharmacology, physics, physiology and virology.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into the University of Ottawa; you can apply for scholarship and bursaries as soon as you've applied to the University of Ottawa and have received your uoAccess ID and password.
ii. All scholarships and bursaries applications must be submitted online, using the Student Portal. Application forms are usually available two months before the application deadline.
iii. Applications must include a letter of recommendation from a science teacher and a 250-word text describing how the candidate explores their passion for science and shares it with others.
iv. Selected students must also be available for an interview in the spring.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Page.