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Undergraduate University of Ottawa students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected/refugee persons, or international students) who demonstrate financial need and have overcome personal hardship or a challenge to pursue their education may apply.
The award is a minimum of $2,000. Apply through Online Scholarships and Bursaries in uoZone with the Financial Questionnaire and a hardship letter of at most 500 words; applications are due October 31.
The Tino and Margarida Marques Bursary awards Over $2,000.
October 31, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Canada; Financial need; Canadian citizen; International student in Canada. 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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