Students in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels can apply for a merit-based scholarship through the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program. The OGS is valued at an amount of $15,000 per year awarded to graduate students of several participating Canadian universities as support towards living and study costs.
The OGS provides financial assistance to graduate students by offering scholarships valued at $5,000 per academic term, for up to three terms, with a maximum total award of $15,000 per year. Recipients can renew the scholarship for multiple years, depending on their program’s length and their academic performance. The scholarship allows students to focus on their research and studies without the burden of financial stress, fostering an environment of academic growth and innovation.
To be eligible for the OGS, applicants must meet high academic standards, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 80% or its equivalent in their most recent two years of study. Selection criteria also include the quality of the applicant’s research proposal, academic references, and leadership potential. The application process is competitive, as universities nominate their top candidates for the scholarship based on these criteria.
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship plays a crucial role in supporting the educational aspirations of graduate students, enhancing research output, and contributing to Ontario’s academic and research community. It is an essential tool for nurturing the next generation of scholars, researchers, and professionals who will contribute to innovation and development across various sectors.
Requirements For The Ontario Graduate Scholarship:
To be considered for the 2025 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Canada, you must also meet the following criteria:
- You’ll be in graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level
- You’ll be enrolled in a full-time program for 2 or more terms (21 to 52 weeks in total) for the academic year you’re submitting your application.
- You’ll be attending one of the participating Ontario school listed below.
OGS is a merit-based scholarship. Your application is assessed and ranked using criteria determined by the school you’re planning to attend.
Duration and Reward
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) awards are based on the number of terms of your consecutive studies within an academic year:
- $10,000 for 2 consecutive study terms
- $15,000 for 3 consecutive study terms
Each OGS award is issued for:
- a minimum of 1 academic year (2 or 3 consecutive academic terms)
- a maximum of 2 years (up to 6 consecutive academic terms).
Participating Institutions for 2025 OGS in Canada
- Brock University
- Carleton University
- University of Guelph
- Lakehead University
- Laurentian University
- McMaster University
- Nipissing University
- OCAD University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Ottawa
- Queen’s University
- Ryerson University
- University of Toronto
- Trent University
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- University of Windsor
- York University
Method of Application
- Application, document, and review details for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship vary by school.
- Check with your school’s Graduate Studies Office for details.
- The application will be submitted via your school’s OGS application portal.
- If you’re applying to more than one graduate program at different schools, submit an OGS application for each school.
- Contact the Graduate Studies Office at the school you’re planning to attend for details on their application process.
- Click on the button below to get more details and apply for the scholarship
Application Deadline: Varies by Institution
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