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Scholarships and bursaries

Where can I get funding to pay for my trip?

Doing a placement abroad is certainly an exciting venture; however, it can be costly because students are not usually paid for international placements. Nonetheless, there are a number of options available to help you pay for your trip.
  • $1,000 student international mobility scholarship offered by the International Office: Deadlines to inform the co-op office that you have found your own co-op work term: December 1st (winter placement), April 15 (summer placement, and August 15 (fall placement).
  • $500 student international mobility bursary offered by the co-op office (for unpaid placements): Deadlines to inform the co-op office that you have found your own co-op work term: December 1 (winter placement), April 15 (summer placement, and August 15 (fall placement).
  • Gaby St-Pierre Mobility Scholarship: $1,500 (international) and $1,000 (national) - Telfer students only
  • uOttawa Alumni Association Mobility Co-op Scholarship (for summer work term only): $1,500 (international) and $1,000 (national). The deadline to apply is April 30.
  • BMR GROUP INC. MOBILITY SCHOLARSHIP: $2,500 for a placement in Canada (outside the National Capital Region and West Quebec) and $3,500 for a placement abroad - Telfer students only
  • Power Corporation of Canada International Experience Scholarship: Study or do a co-op placement abroad and automatically receive generous financial support of $1,500. This scholarship will be awarded once per academic year to eligible students. (Kindly note that Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, students aren’t eligible for this scholarship).

As a co-op student, you have access to the uOGlobal Bursary. This bursary allows you to participate in the uOGlobal recognition program during an academic year without having to pay the full admission fees. Thanks to the bursary, half of the admission fees will be covered.

Become a global citizen

The uOGlobal recognition acknowledges the skills you acquire through intercultural and international experiences, both in Canada and abroad. Participating to this program during your studies sets you apart in the eyes of potential employers because you’ll be better prepared to work in a global labour market.

Eligibility

The first 100 co-op students who register for the uOGlobal recognition program will automatically be awarded the bursary.

Scholarships are available to students who want to complete a work term abroad. In some cases, students must submit their application well in advance.

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