Open to all members of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering, the Indigenous Themes in STEM seminar series provides the opportunity to engage with Indigenous researchers and researchers who connect Western science with Indigenous practices and knowledge. 

uOASISS strengthens the Indigenous STEM community at uOttawa by creating spaces for students and professors to connect through events such as pizza lunches. 

Through Let’s Talk Science Outreach, we connect with Indigenous high school students and communities, empowering them to pursue their interests in STEM. 

Interested in getting involved in our outreach efforts? Contact [email protected].

• Must identify as an Indigenous Peoples of Canada 
• Must be registered in a Bachelor’s degree program in the Faculty of Science 
• Must have completed all course requirements equivalent to at least the first two years of study, and be registered for a full course-load in their third year to apply for the award 
• Must hold a minimum CGPA of 7.0 to be eligible to apply 
• Students must dedicate themselves to award activities on a full-time basis (35 hours per week) 
• Must seek a Faculty mentor within the Faculty of Science to support their application and commit to supervising their summer research. Students who need assistance identifying or connecting with a potential supervisor can contact the uOASISS Initiative Lead for support.

To be considered for the Pathways Program, applicants must submit the following documents:

• Statement of Interest: How would the Pathways Program support your education/career goals? Why is the research project you will undertake important/interesting to you? 
• Supervisor Letter: Short declaration that proposed Faculty mentor agrees to supervise your research work and contribute to your stipend, signed by the supervisor. 
• uOttawa transcript: To confirm your enrolment in the Faculty of Science and up-to-date CGPA. 
• Deadline:  March 1^st 

Send all components to [email protected].

• Must self-identify as Indigenous to Canada (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) or Black (African Canadian, Caribbean Canadian, or of Afro-Caribbean heritage) 
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
• Must meet the admission requirements of a PhD program in the Faculty of Engineering. 

• Application from: Fill out theonline form. 
• Academic curriculum vitae (CV): Include scholarly interests, skills developed through academic degrees, and related teaching or research experience. 
• Statement of purpose: Describe how your personal and academic background makes you a good candidate for the fellowship. Provide insight into what drives you to become a leader and how your PhD studies will help you grow in this capacity. 
• Letter of support from your PhD supervisor. 
• Any other documentation you judge relevant to your application. 
• Deadlines: Fall term: October 31^st ; Winter term: March 31^st  ; Summer term: July 31^st 

If you have any questions about the process or require assistance, contact [email protected].

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, a person with protected or refugee status or an international student
• Must be admitted as a new, full-time first-year undergraduate student at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ottawa
• Must either  
  • be a racialized person (member of a visible minority) and defined as a person other than Indigenous (Aboriginal) who is non-white in colour or race, regardless of place of birth or citizenship
  • provide documented proof of Indigenous identity, in accordance with the requirements of the University of Ottawa Eligibility for Focused Admissions, Scholarships and Bursaries for First Nations, Inuit and Métis People administrative procedure
  • be involved in the LGBTQ2+ community
  • be a woman
  • be a student with disabilities
• Must either  
  • be involved in or demonstrate leadership in community service
  • demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service
  • demonstrate academic excellence (admission average higher than 92.0%)

Applications must be made through Online Scholarships and Bursaries, which can be accessed through uoZone. 

• Financial Questionnaire: To be completed through uOZone.
• Letter: Short description of the applicant’s involvement in their community or demonstration of their leadership in engineering (500 words max.).  
• Documented proof of Indigenous identity, in accordance with the requirements of the University of Ottawa Eligibility for Focused Admissions, Scholarships, and Bursaries for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People administrative procedure*. Or self-identification from the applicant who identifies as a member of a woman or LGBTQ2+ or a student with disabilities or a racialized community as per the Ontario Human Rights Commission policy and guidelines on racism and racial discrimination section 2.1 (“‘Race’ — A social construct”). 
• Deadline: March 31^st 

* If the recipient is part of an Indigenous community, the Financial Aid & Awards Office will notify Indigenous Affairs and ensure that the recipient is approved by the director of Indigenous Affairs or their delegate.