Partial funding · Study in Canada
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
C$5,000 per session — C$10,000 for two consecutive sessions or C$15,000 for three
- Funder
- Government of Ontario, administered by Ontario universities
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship is jointly funded by the province and the host university, and a set number of awards at each institution are reserved for international students holding a study permit.
It is not a full ride, but it stacks with departmental funding and is one of the few Canadian government-backed awards that international master's students can access.
🗓️ Deadline
Set by each university's graduate unit, typically in the winter; results are announced around mid-July
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in or applying to a master's or doctoral programme at an Ontario university
- International students must hold a valid study permit
- A strong academic record — typically an A- average over the last two years of study
- Applications are made to the graduate unit, which sets its own deadline
- Open to applicants of any nationality
How to apply
- Confirm your graduate unit's OGS deadline — it varies across departments
- Prepare transcripts, two academic references and a plan of study
- Submit the OGS application through the university's award portal
- Departments rank applicants and forward nominations to the graduate school
- Results are typically announced around mid-July for a September start
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Ontario Graduate Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the Ontario Graduate Scholarship cover?
C$5,000 per session — C$10,000 for two consecutive sessions or C$15,000 for three. The Ontario Graduate Scholarship is jointly funded by the province and the host university, and a set number of awards at each institution are reserved for international students holding a study permit.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Enrolled in or applying to a master's or doctoral programme at an Ontario university; International students must hold a valid study permit; A strong academic record — typically an A- average over the last two years of study; Applications are made to the graduate unit, which sets its own deadline; Open to applicants of any nationality. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Ontario Graduate Scholarship deadline?
Set by each university's graduate unit, typically in the winter; results are announced around mid-July. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
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Which universities can you place me into?
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