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Undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Ottawa who are Ontario residents, demonstrate financial need, and show interest in Canadian or Indigenous studies (undergraduates) or are working on a thesis or research paper on a Canadian or Indigenous topic (graduates) may apply.
The award amount varies.
Apply via uoZone by November 3 with the Financial Questionnaire and a letter (maximum 500 words) on your Canadian or Indigenous studies interest or research.
The Canadian and Indigenous Studies Scholarship (OSOTF) supports students engaged with Canadian or Indigenous topics.
The Canadian and Indigenous Studies Scholarship (OSOTF) awards Amount varies.
November 3, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; University of Ottawa; Undergraduate; Graduate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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