Awards and Support

MHA Admission Scholarships

The Telfer School of Management’s goal is to attract top quality candidates to its MHA Program. The following scholarships will be awarded by the Admissions Committee to those students who meet the eligibility criteria.

Telfer School of Management Admission Scholarship (no application required)

Scholarships: Minimum of $2,500

The applicant must be registered as a full-time student (foreign, Canadian citizen or permanent resident) in the MHA program at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa; have an admission average of 8.0/10 or higher, or can be awarded based on an excellent GMAT score and outstanding potential based on the review of the candidate's work experience and motivation.

The Ronnie Gavsie Scholarship (online application)

1 scholarship of $5,000

The candidate will have received an offer of admission to the MHA or MBA program.  Candidates will be judged on the basis of financial need, their achievements and leadership skills, previous experience and their application documentation. Students must apply through infoweb or through their uOzone account.

The Ron Sapsford MHA Scholarship for Health Care Leadership (no application required)

1 scholarship of $2,000

The applicant must be registered as a full-time or part-time student in the MHA program. Candidates will be judged on the basis of their achievements and leadership skills, and previous experience as evidenced in their application for the MHA program.

The Soublière Family MHA Scholarship (Online Application)

1 scholarship of $3,000

The applicant must be registered as a full or part-time student (Canadian citizen or permanent resident) in the MHA program at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa; demonstrate a financial need, as determined by the Financial Aid and Awards Service of the University of Ottawa and possess a strong management and leadership potential as shown in undergraduate CGPA, GMAT and relevant work experience. The applicant must complete the scholarship application through their uoZone.

Jack Kitts MHAAA Admission Scholarship (OSOTF) (Online Application)

1 scholarship of $2,500
Deadline June 30

MHA students with financial need that demonstrate leadership potential and academic excellence. Candidates must submit with their application a c.v., a letter of motivation and a written brief on a topic selected by the review committee. The applicant must complete the scholarship application through their uoZone.

Michel Bilodeau Award

granted in June
$1000

This award recognizes demonstrated excellence by a student in international health studies during the Masters of Health Administration Program, while honouring Michel Bilodeau’s outstanding career in healthcare.  The applicant must be registered as a full-time student in the MHA program, and participate in a study tour, normally offered in conjunction with MHA6266 International Perspectives in Health Care.  An assignment and statement of interest are required parts of the application process.

Canadian Assocation of Management Consultants (CMC - Canada) / TD Insurance Meloche Monnex MBA Award

July 15
$1000

This award recognizes a part-time or full-time MBA student whose career interest is in management consulting and who is working towards the CMC designation.   Applicants must be in good academic standing, and submit a letter detailing their interest in management consulting as a career, and how they are working towards the CMC designation.  *Note that current CMC - Canada members are not eligible for this award.

Scholarships and Awards: MHA students get noticed

To recognize outstanding achievement by our Master’s in Health Administration students during their studies we award the following scholarships:

MHA Alumni Association Health Leadership Award

Granted in December
$1,000

The applicant must be a full-time or part-time MHA student who has completed their practicum and presented their practicum paper to a panel for evaluation. Applicants must submit with their applications an executive summary, describing an activity or project that they have been involved in which demonstrates a unique contribution to the field of health services, community development and/or the MHA Program and one confidential evaluation from a supervisor, faculty member or employer.

Robert Wood Johnson Award

Granted in May
$1,500

This award was established in 1956 by Johnson & Johnson and it is presented on a yearly basis to six students. One student from each of the six Canadian universities that offer graduate programs in health services administration, they are nominated for the valuable contribution that will make in the area of health management.

Michel Lalonde MHA Scholarship

Granted July 31
$2,000

The applicants must clearly demonstrate their leadership qualities through descriptions of projects and initiatives they have led. Applicants must also describe how they intend to exercise their leadership during the Administrative Residency.

The Ian Telfer Scholarship for MBA and MHA Students (OSOTF)

September 30
Min. $2000

The applicant must be student registered in the full or part-time MBA or MHA program, be Canadian or a permanent resident and demonstrate a financial need.

MHA Government Financial Assistance

Student Financial Assistance, including loans and grants, are available to eligible students through provincial, territorial and federal governments.
To learn more about government student loans visit www.canlearn.ca

For Ontario residents:

• http://osap.gov.on.ca

For Quebec residents:

• www.afe.gouv.qc.ca

Other Provinces and territories:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland & Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

External Scholarships

Many external organizations offer a variety of scholarships and awards to Canadian and international students. To learn more about the application process and the terms of these awards, visit the following websites:

• Programme canadien de bourses de la Francophonie
• Canadian and International Scholarship Programs
• Paras Education Foundation
• Chase Student Loans
• Institute of International Education
• American Association of University Women
• The Association of Commonwealth Universities
• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• StudentAWARDS.com
• TOEFL® Scholarship Program (candidates residing in China, India, Japan, Korea or Taiwan)

Financing Alternatives

Credit Line Program

The National Bank of Canada is a proud supporter of the MBA and MHA Programs at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. They are pleased to provide special financing arrangements to meet your needs.

For further details on how the National Bank can help you finance your studies please contact: 
A Financial Advisor at 613-241-9110

To learn about other financing solutions please visit the following Websites:

• Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
• Bank of Montreal (BMO)
• TD Canada Trust
• Scotiabank
• Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)

Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)

The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows individuals to withdraw funds up to $10,000 a year, tax free, to a maximum of $20,000 from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to finance training or education for themselves or their spouse or common-law partner.
Participants must start to make repayments two years after their last eligible withdrawal, or five years after the first withdrawal, depending on which due date comes first.
Amounts withdrawn must be repaid within 10 years.

General Inquiries: 1-800-959-8281