Applications are now open for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program for domestic and international students seeking to pursue Master’s and PhD degrees at participating universities in Ontario, Canada.
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship is a prestigious funding program jointly supported by the Government of Ontario and participating universities. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence and provides financial support to outstanding graduate students across a wide range of disciplines. International students are also eligible to apply, although the number of awards available to them is limited.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Funded By: Government of Ontario and Participating Universities
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Up to CAD $15,000 Scholarship
- Study Level: Master’s | PhD
- Programs Covered: Almost All Academic Disciplines
Scholarship Details
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program is one of Canada’s most recognized graduate funding schemes, designed to support exceptional students pursuing advanced studies at participating universities across Ontario. The program is jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and participating institutions, with the provincial government providing two-thirds of the funding and universities contributing the remaining one-third.
The scholarship is available to students enrolled in or applying for eligible Master’s and doctoral programs in various fields of study. Applicants may apply to multiple participating universities, although each institution manages its own application process, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. As a result, candidates are encouraged to carefully review the specific criteria of their chosen university before submitting an application.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be applying for or currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program.
- Study at a participating university in Ontario, Canada.
- Be enrolled in a full-time graduate program.
- Undertake studies covering at least two consecutive academic terms within the academic year.
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement and merit.
- Meet all additional requirements established by their chosen university.
- Be a domestic or international student.
- Note that eligibility requirements may vary depending on the participating institution.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program will receive:
- CAD $10,000 for Two Consecutive Study Terms
- CAD $15,000 for Three Consecutive Study Terms
- Financial Support for Graduate Studies in Canada
- Access to Leading Universities in Ontario
- Opportunity to Study Across Various Academic Disciplines
- Recognition for Academic Excellence
- Funding Support for Both Master’s and PhD Studies
- Scholarship Opportunities for International Students (Limited Awards Available)
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants should prepare:
- Completed Ontario Graduate Scholarship Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Admission or Enrollment
- Academic References (if required by the institution)
- Supporting Documents Required by the Selected University
How to Apply
To apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program:
- Select a participating university in Ontario where you intend to study.
- Visit the university’s official website to review OGS requirements and deadlines.
- Gather all required application documents.
- Complete the Ontario Graduate Scholarship application form.
- Submit your application to the selected university before the specified deadline.
- Apply separately to each university if applying to more than one institution.
- Wait for the university to assess applications and announce successful candidates.
Important Notice
- Each participating university administers the scholarship independently.
- Application procedures, eligibility requirements, and deadlines may differ from one institution to another.
- Applicants are strongly advised to verify all requirements with their chosen university before submitting an application.
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