Purpose of Fund

To financially support international students enrolled in graduate programs at the Faculty of Law or the Faculty of Social Sciences whose areas of study and research deal with North-South problems, international cooperation, issues of importance in the developing world, or any other topic concerning relations between have and have-not countries, human rights, democracy or conflict resolution with an eye to development.

Value of award: Minimum $5,000
Number of awards: Variable
Frequency of the award: Annual
Application contact: Office of Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Law ([email protected])
Application deadline: October 31

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet these criteria:

• be an international student;
• be registered as a full-time student in a graduate program at the Faculty of Law or the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ottawa;
• be studying or conducting research in one of the following areas: North-South problems, international cooperation,
• issues of importance in the developing world, or any other topic concerning relations between have and have-not
• countries, human rights, democracy or conflict resolution with an eye to development; 
• demonstrate outstanding potential in their field of study.

 Application Procedure

Applications must be made through the Online Scholarships and Bursaries, which can be accessed through the uoZone portal, and must include:

•  a letter from the applicant detailing his/her studies on one of the above-listed areas; 
•  a letter of recommendation from the applicant's supervisor.