Université d Ottawa University of Ottawa 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
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UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 FINANCING YOUR STUDIES This brochure contains information on the average cost of a year of studies at the University of Ottawa as well as on some of the support available to you to help you pay for your studies, including scholarships, bursaries, the Work-Study Program or paid CO-OP placements. Whatever your situation, we re always ready to help! For more details and to see the full range of scholarships and bursaries available at the University of Ottawa, visit the Financial Aid and Awards Service website. COST OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES AND AVAILABLE FUNDING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2 REWARDING EXCELLENCE THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES 3 PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES THROUGH A UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP 3 Prestigious admission scholarships 4 Automatic admission scholarships 5 Other admission scholarships and bursaries 6 Faculty admission scholarships 7 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES HOW DO THEY WORK? 10 PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES THROUGH IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES 10 Merit scholarship 10 Other in-course scholarships and bursaries 11 International mobility scholarships 11 HELPING YOU FIND OTHER WAYS TO PAY FOR YOUR STUDIES 12 Paying for your studies through the Work-Study Program 12 Paying for your studies through government financial aid 13 DISCOVER THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA See back of this brochure for information about admissions and programs. The information in this brochure is accurate as of August 2015. The Financial Aid and Awards Service reserves the right to change scholarship and bursary details and requirements without notice. uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 1
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID THE COST OF STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA It s no secret: university costs money. But it s an investment in your future, and fortunately, there are lots of ways to pay for it. ESTIMATED COST OF A uottawa EDUCATION TUITION AND INCIDENTAL FEES Arts, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences $6,888 Biotechnology (Science) $8,780 Civil Law $10,146 Telfer School of Management $8,138 Engineering $8,605 to $9,773 TEXTBOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES Arts, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences Engineering, Civil Law, Telfer School of Management TRANSIT PASS (U-PASS) Arts, Health Sciences, Science, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Management, Engineering HOUSING $800 (approx.) $1,200 (approx.) Included in incidental fees Traditional, Traditional Plus! residence $5,267 to $7,507 Apartment-style residence $9,027 to $10,873 Suites and studios $5,739 to $8,391 Off-campus apartment (shared) $5,000 and more FOOD Meal plan (including flex dollars) Groceries $2,500 to $4,300 (approx.) $2,400 (approx.) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES University of Ottawa admission scholarship $1,000 to $4,000 Education Bursary or French Studies Bursary $1,000 President s Scholarship, Chancellor s Scholarship $6,500 to $7,500 Faculty scholarships $1,000 to $5,000 IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Merit Scholarship Up to $3,000 Financial aid bursary Variable Mobility scholarship $1,000 to $2,000 Private donor scholarships Most are $1,000 or more Government scholarships and bursaries Variable FINANCIAL AID Work-Study Program (fall/winter) Up to $3,000 Work-Study Program (summer) Up to $6,000 Government financial aid Variable CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Paid placement $9,600 (average) Some assistance is renewable. Figures are for information purposes only and are based on the 2015-2016 school year (September to April). 2 scholarships.uottawa.ca
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 ANAÏS Kingston, ON Social Sciences (first year) Admission average: 85% ANNUAL COSTS $15,688 Tuition and incidental fees $6,888 Textbooks $800 Housing and food $8,000 POSSIBLE FUNDING $15,330 Admission scholarship (automatic) $2,000 French Studies Bursary $1,000 Government financial aid (OSAP) $6,500 30% Off Ontario Tuition $1,830 Financial aid bursary $1,000 Work-Study Program (September to April) $3,000 OTHER REVENUE Parental contribution In-course scholarships and bursaries Work-Study Program (summer) JULIA Fredericton, NB Engineering (second year) Cumulative grade point average: 8.6 ANNUAL COSTS $17,800 Tuition and incidental fees $8,600 Textbooks $1,200 Housing and food $8,000 POSSIBLE FUNDING $18,000 Merit scholarship $1,000 Government financial aid (NB) $10,000 Mobility scholarship $1,000 Work-Study Program (September to April) $3,000 Financial aid bursary $2,000 Education bursary $1,000 OTHER REVENUE Parental contribution In-course scholarships and bursaries Work-Study Program (summer) Co-operative Education Program ELLIOT Ottawa, ON Arts (first year) Admission average: 79 % ANNUAL COSTS $7,688 Tuition and incidental fees $6,888 Textbooks $800 POSSIBLE FUNDING $4,000 French Studies Bursary $1,000 Work-Study Program (September to April) $3,000 OTHER REVENUE Parental contribution Governement financial aid In-course scholarships Work-Study Program (summer) REWARDING EXCELLENCE THROUGHOUT YOUR STUDIES Thanks to our generous financial assistance programs, we reward our students for their excellence in academics, extracurricular activities or community engagement, both when they re admitted and during their studies. Certain assistance is automatic, like the University of Ottawa admission scholarships, the French Studies Bursary and the Merit Scholarship, while you must apply through our Online Scholarships and Bursaries search engine for others. The following pages contain examples of admission and in-course scholarships offered by the University of Ottawa and our faculties. Be sure to check the eligibility criteria for the assistance you want closely and submit your applications by the deadlines indicated in Online Scholarships and Bursaries. PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES THROUGH A UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP Admission scholarships are available to you if you re applying directly from high school, college or CEGEP. They are not available to mature applicants. Your admission average is used to determine your eligibility for both a program of study and an admission scholarship. Information on how your admission average is calculated can be found on pages 46, 54 and 59 of the Admissions and Programs section of this document. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA To qualify for an admission scholarship, you must meet all of the following conditions: Fulfill the admission requirements of the faculty in question Be registered full time, and for the first time, in an undergraduate program Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have protected person status (unless otherwise indicated) FINAL MARKS Admission scholarship offers are conditional on you obtaining a final admission average of 80% or higher. If your final average is 80% or higher, you ll receive the scholarship amount indicated on your original scholarship offer, or a higher amount based on your final average (see the table on page 5). uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 3
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID PRESTIGIOUS ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS PRESIDENT S SCHOLARSHIP CHANCELLOR S SCHOLARSHIP Number: 6 (one for each direct-entry faculty) Value: $30,000 ($7,500 per year) Number: 6 (one for each direct-entry faculty) Value: $26,000 ($6,500 per year) To be eligible for these two prestigious scholarships you must Be registered full time in a direct-entry faculty Have a minimum admission average of 92% Show leadership qualities and a commitment to academic and extracurricular activities Be bilingual (President s Scholarship only) PRESIDENT S AND CHANCELLOR S SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS The University of Ottawa offers a one-time award of $1,500 to the 36 finalists for the President s Scholarships and the Chancellor s Scholarships. This award can be combined with other admission scholarships. Application deadline: March 1, 2016 SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIP Number: 2 Value: $60,000 to $80,000 Be selected by your high school or CEGEP Meet at least two of the following criteria: Demonstrate academic excellence Demonstrate leadership at your school or in your community, or entrepreneurial leadership spirit Demonstrate financial need You must also intend to study science, technology, engineering or mathematics, be in your final year of high school or college and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. ABORIGINAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Number: 1 Value: $26,000 ($6,500 per year) Be an aboriginal Have a minimum admission average of 85% Show leadership and engagement in your studies and extracurricular activities LORAN AWARD Value: up to $100,000 Be in your final year of studies in high school or in CEGEP (including first year) Be registered full time and not have interrupted your studies Have a minimum admission average of 85% Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident 4 scholarships.uottawa.ca
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 AUTOMATIC ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP Number: unlimited Value: $1,000 to $4,000 (depending on your admission average) Be registered full time in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section Have an admission average between 80% and 100% AVERAGE VALUE 95% to 100% $4,000 90% to 94.9% $3,000 85% to 89.9% $2,000 80% to 84.9% $1,000 FRENCH STUDIES BURSARY AUTOMATIC AND Number: unlimited Value: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) Be registered full time in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section Each term take at least: 9 credits* (i.e. 3 courses) taught in French, or 6 credits* (i.e. 2 courses) taught in French, or in French as a second language (FLS) if you are in French immersion or in extended French * Some exceptions may apply for students participating in an international exchange or in a program where they cannot take the required number of credits in French. Scholarship offers are based on admission average criteria, which vary according to the program you are admitted to. Offers are not transferable to another program. uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 5
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID OTHER ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES EDUCATION BURSARY Number: up to 500 Value: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) Be registered full time in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section Demonstrate financial need BANK OF MONTREAL SCHOLARSHIP Number: 2 Value: $5,000 The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to outstanding students in undergraduate programs at the University of Ottawa whose education would otherwise be compromised. BOURSE DES CAISSES POPULAIRES DE L ONTARIO Value: $500 (minimum) This fund was established to recognize Franco-Ontarian students academic performance and community engagement, to allow more Franco-Ontarian students to attend the University of Ottawa and to promote French language and culture in Ontario. ENRICHMENT MINI-COURSE SCHOLARSHIP Number: 4 Two for students studying in French ($1,000 and $500) Two for students studying in English ($1,000 and $500) This scholarship recognizes newly admitted students who have successfully completed the Enrichment Mini-Courses Program during high school. FOLLETT OF CANADA TEXTBOOK BURSARY Number: 20 (gift certificates) Value: $500 To provide financial assistance to first-year students registered at the University of Ottawa by providing textbook bursaries through the University of Ottawa Bookstore. FATHER ROGER GUINDON STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND Value: up to $20,000 To offer major financial support to incoming University of Ottawa students who have overcome and/or are dealing with significant and long-term life challenges. NOËLLA LAROCQUE AND LOUIS-DAVID MAJOR BURSARY Value: $1,000 The purpose of this fund is to provide a bursary to a Franco-Ontarian student from Northern Ontario who registers for the first time in an undergraduate program taught in French at the University of Ottawa. SCHOOL OF MUSIC VISION CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIP Number: 1 Value: variable The purpose of this fund is to provide an entrance scholarship to a student registered in the School of Music of the Faculty of Arts who shows outstanding potential in performance. See scholarships.uottawa.ca for all the details! 6 scholarships.uottawa.ca
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 FACULTY ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS FACULTY OF ARTS DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Number: 10 Value: $4,000 ($1,000 per year) Be registered full time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Arts Have a minimum admission average of 90% NOTE: This scholarship cannot be combined with the President s Scholarship or the Chancellor s Scholarship. You don t need to apply for this scholarship; all eligible applicants, including international students, are automatically considered. The scholarship is awarded during the summer preceding your studies. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING DEAN S MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Number: 35 Value: based on admission average 95 to 100%: $5,000 90 to 94.9%: $4,000 Be registered full time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Engineering Have a minimum admission average of 90% NOTE: This scholarship is open to all students admitted to the Faculty of Engineering, including international students. You don t need to apply for this scholarship; all eligible applicants are automatically considered. NORTEL FOUNDING SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE SCHOOL OF EECS Number: 2 Value: $2,500 (minimum) Be registered full time in your first year at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Be an Ontario resident Have a minimum admission average of 80% Submit a letter from a teacher outlining your leadership, communication and computing skills Submit your official grade transcripts, including for your most recent year of completed studies Submit a letter stating your intent to enter a CO-OP program Demonstrate financial need FACULTY OF ENGINEERING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Number: 7 (one for each program, excluding computer science) Value: $2,000 Be a female student registered full time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Engineering Have a minimum admission average of 80% Submit a letter explaining why you want to study engineering Provide a current resumé highlighting your latest academic and extracurricular achievements. NOTE: This scholarship is open to all female students admitted to the Faculty of Engineering, including international students. DROSTE KENNEDY ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Value: $500 (minimum) Be registered full time in the first year of the Civil Engineering program (regular stream or CO-OP) Be an Ontario resident Have a minimum admission average of 80% Demonstrate financial need ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Number: 2 (one for a male student and one for a female student) Value: $1,000 Be registered full time in the first year of an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Engineering Have a high academic standing in your final year of high school Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Include a current resumé highlighting your leadership skills Submit your official grade transcript, including the most recent year of completed studies uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 7
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID FACULTY ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT LAWRENCE CULLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Number: 3 Value: $4,000 Be registered full time in the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program Be a resident of a province or territory in Canada other than Ontario or Quebec Demonstrate financial need Have a minimum admission average of 70% COSTCO CANADA SCHOLARSHIP Number: 1 Value: $4,000 Be registered full time in a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program Be an Ontario resident Reside less than 100 km from the National Capital Region Demonstrate financial need DEAN S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP TELFER SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Value: $2,000 Be registered full time in a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program Have a minimum admission average of 92% ARTHUR BIGRAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR FRANCO-ONTARIAN STUDENTS Number: 1 Value: $1,500 Be registered full time in a French Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program Be an Ontario resident Have indicated French as your mother tongue on your application for admission Have a minimum admission average of 80% FLEUR DE LYS ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIP Value: $10,000 ($2,500 per year) Be registered full time in the French Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) program Be registered for at least 12 credits (i.e. 4 courses) per term taught in French Be a resident of a province or territory in Canada other than Ontario Have completed your high school, CEGEP or equivalent education in French Have one of the nine highest admission averages NOTE: You don t need to apply for the Dean s Leadership Scholarship, the Fleur de Lys Scholarship or the Arthur Bigras Memorial Scholarship; all eligible applicants are automatically considered. The scholarships are awarded during the summer preceding your first term. FACULTY OF SCIENCE FACULTY OF SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Number: 16 Value: $10,000 (consists of two work terms with a research group from the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine: first term $3,750, second term $6,250) Be registered full time in September, for the entire academic year, in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Science Have a minimum admission average of 92% Demonstrate research skills and involvement in extracurricular scientific activities Be recommended by a science teacher Include a 250-word text describing some of the ways you explore your passion for science and share it with others Attend an interview in April 2016 Research areas include biochemistry, biology, biopharmaceutical science, biotechnology, chemistry, Earth sciences, environmental science, immunology, mathematics and statistics, microbiology, neurology, pharmacology, physics, physiology and virology. Application deadline: March 1, 2016 8 scholarships.uottawa.ca
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 FACULTY ADMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEAN S EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Value: $2,000 Be registered for the entire academic year in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Health Sciences Have a minimum admission average of 92% NOTE: This scholarship is open to all students admitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, including international students. You don t need to apply for this scholarship; all eligible applicants are automatically considered. The scholarship is awarded to the top eligible applicants. Recipients are advised during the summer. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEAN S EXCELLENCE AWARD FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Value: $2,500 Be registered full time in an undergraduate program at the Faculty of Social Sciences Have a minimum admission average of 92% NOTE: You don t need to apply for this scholarship. Faculty of Social Sciences students who apply for the President s Scholarship or the Chancellor s Scholarships but don t receive it are automatically considered. JEAN CHRÉTIEN SCHOLARSHIP Number: up to 5 Value: $5,000 Be registered full time in an undergraduate political science or public administration program at the Faculty of Social Sciences Have a minimum admission average of 92% Include an 800-word essay on a past or current event associated with political science or public administration Provide a current resumé highlighting your leadership qualities and your most recent academic and extracurricular achievements uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 9
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES HOW DO THEY WORK? It s easy to apply using Online Scholarships and Bursaries! Apply using the Online Scholarships and Bursaries search engine, accessible through your InfoWeb account. Your InfoWeb account is activated once you apply to the University of Ottawa. You can start applying for scholarships and bursaries as soon as applications are accepted (two months prior to the application deadline), so don t wait until you receive an offer of admission. Whatever your needs, chances are we ve got a scholarship or bursary for you! Generally, we award scholarships based on academic excellence. Your involvement in extracurricular activities or in your community may also be criteria. Bursaries are based on financial need, but may have other eligibility criteria. Financial need is determined based on the information you provide when completing the online financial questionnaire, accessible through your InfoWeb account. Build up scholarships and bursaries! You can receive more than one scholarship or bursary at a time. However, some scholarships can t be combined. The President s, Chancellor s and the University of Ottawa admission scholarships can t be combined with each other. The Education Bursary can t be combined with the French Studies Bursary. The Faculty of Arts Dean s Scholarship can t be combined with the President s Scholarship or the Chancellor s Scholarship. NOTE: Other restrictions may apply. PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES THROUGH IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Here is just a sample of the many in-course scholarships and bursaries that the University of Ottawa offers. For the full list, see the Online Scholarships and Bursaries search engine! NEW MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AUTOMATIC Recognizing in-course excellence is a University of Ottawa priority. Whatever your average on admission, if you have excellent academic standing, you can receive a merit scholarship after each term* if you re registered full-time! For details, see Online Scholarships and Bursaries. Number: unlimited Value: $1,000 per term (up to $3,000 per year) Be registered full time in a direct-entry faculty or in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section Appear on the Dean s Honour List for the previous term (average for the term of 8.5 7.5 for the Civil Law Section) 10 scholarships.uottawa.ca NOTE: International and mature students have access to this scholarship. It can t be combined with the automatic admission scholarship.
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 OTHER IN-COURSE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES In addition to the many admission scholarships, the University of Ottawa offers many in-course scholarships and bursaries, which you can apply for before you arrive on campus! Eligibility criteria vary considerably, and may include financial need, community engagement or extracurricular activities. Here is just a sample of what s available. For the complete list, use the Online Scholarships and Bursaries search engine, accessible via InfoWeb. Note: While application deadlines for funding may vary, the deadline for many scholarships and bursaries is October 31. Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship Value: $5,000 Number: 1 Emerson Curran Memorial Scholarship Value: $3,500 Number: 1 Daniel Lamarre Scholarships in Public Relations Value: up to $5,000 André E. Lalonde In Memoriam Scholarship Value: $4,500 Number: at least 2 C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Scholarship for Student International Exchange Value: at least $3,000 Beauchesne, Chabot, Delage Undergraduate Scholarship Value: $5,000 J. Armand Bombardier Community Service Learning Award Value: $2,000 Number: 8 Xerox Canada Inc. Scholarship Value: at least $2,000 Gaston Héon Undergraduate History Scholarship Value: $2,500 Yolande Maranger Sylvain Scholarship in Nursing Value: at least $1,500 Number: 1 Follett of Canada Bursaries Value: $2,500 Latin American Community Service Scholarship Value: variable INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIPS Through the International Exchange Program, the University of Ottawa offers many opportunities to study and complete internships abroad. Visit the International Office website at international.uottawa.ca to discover all your options. In addition to automatic mobility scholarships, other financial aid is available every year to pay for your studies abroad. STUDENT MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP International exchange ONE TERM $1,000 $2,000 AUTOMATIC TWO TERMS (one academic year) NOTE: You don t need to apply for this scholarship. All students participating in the international exchange program automatically receive it. uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 11
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID HELPING YOU FIND OTHER WAYS TO PAY FOR YOUR STUDIES PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES THROUGH THE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM The Work-Study Program gives you the chance to work on campus part time during the academic year and full time during the summer. If you need funding to cover your education-related expenses, find out whether you re eligible for this program. Apply online No need to leave your home! With the Work-Study Navigator, you can apply online through uozone. Demonstrate financial need (you must complete a budget through the Work-Study Navigator) Remain registered for at least nine credits per term at the undergraduate level (or six credits per term for students with disabilities) or be registered full time at the graduate level for one complete term or an academic year Maintain satisfactory academic standing ADVANTAGES Work experience Last year, more than 1,700 positions were available across all faculties and services. The wide variety of positions available allows participants to find one in their field of interest. Extra money During the regular academic year (September to April), you can work part time and earn $3,000 or more while studying. During the summer, you can work full time and earn $6,000 over the 18 weeks. 12 scholarships.uottawa.ca
UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA 2016 PAYING FOR YOUR STUDIES THROUGH GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AID Many students rely on government financial aid to pay for their studies. Indeed, receiving government financial aid is an eligibility criterion for some bursaries. Your loans are interest-free and don t have to be repaid as long as you are a full-time student in an approved postsecondary program. Depending on your province or territory of residence, you may be eligible for government student loans and bursaries. Visit the website for the financial aid program of your province or territory of residence to find out what s available to you. If you re from Ontario, begin by visiting the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) website for more information on financial aid. If you re from Quebec, your level of financial aid will be adjusted based on the higher Ontario tuition fees. Therefore, you may receive a higher amount on your loan certificate. If you re from another province or territory, check out the details of its financial aid program. You may qualify for assistance even if you move to Ontario to study. 30% OFF ONTARIO TUITION Are you an Ontario resident? You could be eligible for the 30% Off Ontario Tuition grant, worth $1,830 for the 2015-2016 academic year! As an Ontario resident, you re automatically considered for this grant when you apply for OSAP. You can still apply for this grant even if you choose not to apply for government assistance. Visit the OSAP website for more details. APPLY EARLY! To increase your chances of receiving your funding in time for the start of the school year apply for government financial aid as soon as possible. uottawa.ca/financial-aid-awards 13