Location: Canada
Program: Postgraduate (Master’s & PhD Degrees)
Eligibility: International students
Duration: 1 year (2-3 sessions)
Deadline: Not Specified
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The Ontario Graduate Scholarship offers two major scholarship programs supporting international graduate students studying in Ontario, Canada’s most populous province and home to world-renowned universities. The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), established in 1975, provides merit-based scholarships to excellent graduate students (master’s and doctoral) studying at publicly-assisted Ontario universities, with dedicated allocations for international students holding valid study permits. The OGS awards $15,000 per year (for three academic sessions) or $10,000 per year (for two sessions), with universities contributing one-third of the total award cost.
Ontario universities consistently rank among global top institutions, offering cutting-edge facilities, distinguished faculty, and vibrant multicultural environments. As Canada’s largest province by population and economic output, Ontario provides international students with exceptional quality of life, safe communities, diverse cultural experiences, and strong post-graduation employment opportunities through pathways like the Post-Graduate Work Permit and Provincial Nominee Program. The province’s commitment to internationalization and academic excellence makes it an attractive destination for graduate studies, while scholarship programs like OTS and OGS remove financial barriers for talented students worldwide.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Two-session awards: $10,000 total ($5,000 per session for 2 consecutive sessions)
- Three-session awards: $15,000 total ($5,000 per session for 3 consecutive sessions)
- Tenable for one academic year (two or three academic sessions)
- Recognition of academic excellence and research potential
- Other benefits
The funds awarded can be used by recipients to cover:
- Tuition
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be registered or intend to register on a full-time basis in an eligible graduate program leading to a graduate degree at University of Toronto or other participating Ontario universities
- Eligible program defined as full-time program of study of two or three terms leading to graduate degree
- Must demonstrate academic excellence
- Must be studying or planning to study at an Ontario university under temporary resident visa (student study permit)
- Must hold valid study permit effective as of graduate unit’s OGS international application deadline
- Must maintain valid study permit throughout award period
- OGS – Canadian Students
- For Canadian Candidate: Must be Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) by student deadline
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Ontario Graduate Scholarship selection identifies the world’s top 75 doctoral students annually through evaluation of outstanding academic records, exceptional research potential and proposals, strong recommendation letters from academic referees, and demonstrated leadership in their fields. Selection emphasizes candidates who will contribute significantly to research excellence at Ontario universities and enhance the province’s reputation as a global center for graduate education and innovation. Ontario Graduate Scholarship selection is merit-based, prioritizing academic excellence demonstrated through transcripts, research accomplishments, quality of research proposals or study plans, and recommendations from faculty.
How to Apply
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