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Second-, third-, or fourth-year full-time Faculty of Arts students at the University of Ottawa who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected or refugee persons with Ontario residency (per OSAP), a minimum 7.5 GPA, demonstrated financial need, courage overcoming hardship, and extracurricular involvement balancing school, work, and volunteering may apply. Renewable upon reapplication.
The scholarship amount varies.
Apply via uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire and a personal letter by October 31.
The Dr. Dalton J. P. McGuinty Sr. Scholarship Fund (OTSS) awards Amount varies.
October 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Undergraduate; University of Ottawa Faculty of Arts; Final year; Second year. 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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