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Policy for CFA® Program Scholarships

What the are the benefits of Student Scholarships?

The CFA® Program Student Scholarships include a waived enrollment fee and discounted registration. Recipients can use their scholarship for any exam that is open and available for registration within six months from the date of award. Students that are not selected for award will receive the early registration pricing.

When are these Scholarship alloted?

  • Fall & winter semesters

If you are granted a scholarship, you will receive an email automatically. Once all the scholarships are granted, remaining applications will be declined and an email will automatically be sent out.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Please contact finlab@uottawa.ca

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Application Info

Where do I apply?

Who can apply?

To apply for a CFA® Program Student Scholarship the applicant must:

  • Not be currently registered for a CFA® Program exam
  • Be enrolled at an affiliated university. Note applicants are not required to be enrolled in an affiliated degree program to be eligible to apply for or receive a CFA® Program Student Scholarship
  • For more details on enrollment requirements, follow this link

What are the additional uOttawa application requirements?

Attach the following documents to your application:

  • A uOttawa transcript
  • A resume which includes all experience and extra-curricular activities pertaining to investments.
  • A cover letter explaining how obtaining the CFA Charter will benefit your career.
  • A proof of completion of an Ethics Seminar (For CFA® Program Level 1)