Faculty of Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship
Automatic $4,000 scholarship for top Faculty of Arts undergraduate students at University of Ottawa; requires 90%+ admission average. Open to domestic and international students. 10 awards/year.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
$4,000 total ($1,000/yr for up to 4 years, renewable). 10 scholarships awarded per year.
Eligible applicants
Full-time first-year undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts at University of Ottawa with 90%+ admission average (domestic and international)
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Overview
Faculty of Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship is offered by University of Ottawa for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirement90% admission average
What this scholarship covers
$1,000/yr (renewable up to 4 years) = $4,000 total
Included
$4,000 total ($1,000/yr for up to 4 years, renewable). 10 scholarships awarded per year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Open to all students including international. No citizenship restriction.
- International eligibility
- International students are eligible. Page explicitly states 'All eligible students, including international students, are automatically considered for this award.'
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum 90% admission average. Renewal requires CGPA 9.00+ (on at least 24 units).
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Arts · Humanities
- Universities
- University of Ottawa — Faculty of Arts
- Countries
- CA
Official eligibility summary
Full-time, first-time undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts at University of Ottawa with a minimum 90% admission average. Open to all eligible students including international students.
Applicant profile
- Full-time first-year undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts at University of Ottawa with 90%+ admission average (domestic and international)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Full-time, first-time undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts at University of Ottawa with a minimum 90% admission average. Open to all eligible students including international students.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- No application required — automatic
How to apply
- 1
Apply to the Faculty of Arts undergraduate program at University of Ottawa.
- 2
No separate application needed — all eligible students automatically evaluated.
- 3
Scholarship awarded to top 10 eligible students during summer before studies begin.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual automatic award. Awarded during summer before studies. Renewal assessed each year. Updated September 24, 2026.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Ottawa
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.