Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship: Undergraduate

University of Ottawa
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Varies
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Last updated
June 1, 2026
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Overview

The Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship at the University of Ottawa offers significant financial support to international undergraduate students enrolled in French-language programs or the French Immersion Stream. This scholarship helps reduce the higher international tuition fees, making studying in French more accessible and affordable.

Scholarship Value

  • The scholarship amount varies depending on the program and term of admission.
  • For example, international students in the Faculty of Arts paying $21,667.54 for the Fall term (2024–2025) receive a scholarship of $12,500, reducing their tuition to $9,167.54 per term.
  • This scholarship is awarded per term and can be renewed for up to 12 terms (the typical duration of an undergraduate degree).
  • It is only available to students paying international tuition fees; students paying domestic fees are not eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship, applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Accept an offer of admission to a program offered in French and be enrolled full time, taking at least three courses taught in French per term (9 units).
  • Or accept an offer of admission to a program offered in English with a French Immersion Stream option, meet the admission requirements for the French Immersion Stream, and be enrolled full time taking at least three courses taught in French per term (9 units).

Conditions to Maintain the Scholarship

To continue receiving the scholarship throughout the undergraduate program (maximum 12 terms), students must:

  • Be enrolled full time every term.
  • Enroll in at least three courses taught in French per term (9 units).
  • Remain enrolled full time in an approved undergraduate program in French or the French Immersion Stream.
  • Note that CO-OP students are not eligible for the scholarship during their work terms.

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students committed to studying in French at the University of Ottawa to receive substantial tuition fee support. Check your eligibility and apply now to benefit from this valuable funding option.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

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