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Full-time or part-time University of Ottawa students who are Ontario residents, demonstrate financial need (OTSS), and will carry out at least three weeks of community service in a Latin American country (with local-language ability or learning effort) may apply. Eligible countries include Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
The award value varies.
Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone by November 3 with the Financial Questionnaire and an approximately 750-word project description covering dates, budget, and service vision.
The Latin American Community Service Scholarship (OTSS) supports students serving in Latin America.
The Latin American Community Service Scholarship (OTSS) 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; Full-time; Part-time. 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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