2025 University of Ottawa Faculty of Social Sciences Jean Chrétien Award (Canada Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 31st of March, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
The UOttawa Faculty of Social Sciences is awarding up to five Jean Chrétien Scholarships to the best eligible students (Canadian citizens and residents only) enrolled full time in an undergraduate program in political science or public administration. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered for scholarship, applicants must; 
i. be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident;
ii. be admitted as a full-time student for the first time in an undergraduate Political Science or Public Administration program at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ottawa;
iii. have an admission average of at least 92%; and
iv. demonstrate leadership qualities and commitment to academic and extracurricular activities.

Value of Scholarship: 
The UOttawa Jean Chrétien Scholarship is a one-time award valued at CAD$5,000 minimum.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into the University of Ottawa; you can apply for scholarship and bursaries as soon as you've applied to the University of Ottawa and have received your uoAccess ID and password.
ii. All scholarships and bursaries applications must be submitted online, using the Student Portal
  • Application forms are usually available two months before the application deadline.
iii. Students must submit an up to date resumé highlighting their leadership qualities and latest academic and extracurricular achievements through the Portal.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Ottawa Undergraduate Scholarship Page.