Scholarships, Jobs & Opportunities for Ugandans

Opportunity details

Who can apply

International first-year undergraduate applicants; Ugandan A-level graduates may apply subject to university and programme entry requirements.

Key information

Study level

Undergraduate

Funding coverage

Other support

Award value or coverage details

CAD42,500 total, comprising CAD8,250 annually for four years plus a CAD9,500 summer research assistantship stipend. The award also includes mentorship by a leading professor and guaranteed first-choice preference for first-year residence, subject to paying the residence deposit by the required deadline.

About this opportunity

Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President\'s Scholarship for international students seeking undergraduate study at University of Guelph.

Benefits
CAD42,500 total, comprising CAD8,250 annually for four years plus a CAD9,500 summer research assistantship stipend. The award also includes mentorship by a leading professor and guaranteed first-choice preference for first-year residence, subject to paying the residence deposit by the required deadline.

Requirements
Strong secondary/A-level results; meet programme-specific academic and English-language requirements; additional scholarship materials may be required.

How to apply
Apply for Fall 2027 undergraduate admission to the University of Guelph, obtain a student ID, then complete the Vaccarino President\'s Scholarship application when it becomes available. The university states the application will open by December 1, 2026; the student application deadline is March 8, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. EST and reference letters are due March 15, 2027 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.