The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program is a prestigious, merit-based funding opportunity available to outstanding graduate students pursuing master’s and doctoral studies at participating universities in Ontario, Canada.
The scholarship is designed to support students’ academic excellence by providing financial assistance to help cover living and study-related expenses during their graduate studies.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $15,000 per year
- Deadline: Varies by Institution
Scholarship Details
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026, alongside the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST), was established to promote academic excellence in graduate education at publicly assisted universities in Ontario. These scholarship programs are jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and participating institutions, with the government contributing two-thirds of the total award value while the host university provides the remaining one-third.
The OGS program is open to students across all academic disciplines and supports both Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students enrolled in eligible master’s and doctoral programs. The scholarship focuses on rewarding strong academic performance, research potential, and overall merit, as assessed by the institution the applicant plans to attend.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the 2026 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Canada, applicants must:
- Be enrolled in graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level
- Be registered in a full-time graduate program
- Be enrolled for two or more academic terms (21–52 weeks in total) during the academic year of application
- Be studying at one of the participating Ontario universities
- Meet the merit-based assessment criteria set by the institution of choice
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) will receive:
- $10,000 for two consecutive academic terms
- $15,000 for three consecutive academic terms
Each OGS award is issued for:
- A minimum of one academic year (2 or 3 consecutive terms)
- A maximum of two academic years (up to 6 consecutive academic terms)
How to Apply
To apply for the 2026 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS):
- Application procedures, documentation, and review processes vary by institution
- Contact the Graduate Studies Office at your intended Ontario university for specific details
- Submit your application through your school’s OGS application portal
- If applying to multiple Ontario universities, submit a separate OGS application for each school
- Ensure all required documents are submitted before the institution’s deadline
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