Bursaries Offered by the Faculty

Social Sciences Support Staff Bursary

The fund supports a bursary for a student in financial need, registered full-time in a second year program of the Faculty of the Social Sciences (excluding Psychology) at the University of Ottawa.


Eligibility Criteria:

The applicant must:

  • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
  • residence in Ontario for the last twelve consecutive months;
  • demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa;
  • be taking the majority of their courses in French;
  • have completed at least one year of full-time studies in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Social Sciences and be registered for the second year of the program (excluding Psychology);
  • have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 6.5; and
  • not be receiving another award from the University of Ottawa, of equal or greater value in the same year.

Value of Award: $750 minimum
Number of Awards: One
Frequency of the Award: Annual
Level of the Award: Undergraduate level
Application Contact: Director, Financial Aid and Awards Service

Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Online Scholarships and Bursaries System, available through uoZone, and should include:

  • the "Financial Questionnaire " section;
  • a resume (optional).

Application Deadline: September 30 or February 28

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Last Updated: 12/14/2010