- CAD 10,000–15,000/yrAward value
- Ontario universitiesWhere
- Master’s & PhDStudy levels
- Merit-basedBasis
- Limited international placesEligibility
- University-administeredApplication
At a glance
partial
Funding
€10k
Max amount
Jan 31, 2027
Deadline
Canada (and a limited number of international students at participating universities)
Country
Government of Ontario
Provider
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based award jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and participating Ontario universities to support high-achieving graduate students. It is available for both master's and doctoral study and is one of the main provincial graduate awards in Canada. The scholarship is valued at CAD 5,000 per academic term, for two or three terms, giving a total of CAD 10,000 (two terms) or CAD 15,000 (three terms) per year. The province and the university each contribute to the award. While most OGS awards go to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, a limited number of places are reserved for international students at participating universities. Applicants apply through their Ontario university, which administers the OGS competition and sets its own internal deadline (commonly in the winter). Selection is based on academic excellence and research ability, assessed by the university within its OGS allocation.
What's covered
- Per-term award — CAD 5,000 per academic term.
- Annual total — CAD 10,000 (two terms) or CAD 15,000 (three terms) per year.
- Co-funded — Jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and the participating university.
- Duration — For the award year; you may reapply in subsequent years subject to the rules.
How to apply
Apply through your Ontario university's OGS competition by its internal deadline, with your academic record and any required research/plan materials.
- Check your university's OGS — Confirm your Ontario university participates and find its OGS application and deadline.
- Confirm eligibility — Verify your academic standing, programme, and status (including international eligibility).
- Prepare your application — Assemble transcripts, a research/plan statement (where required), and references.
- Apply via the university — Submit the OGS application through your institution by its internal deadline.
- University selection — The university ranks applicants and allocates OGS awards within its quota.
- Award — Selected students receive the CAD 5,000/term award for the year.
Eligibility
ProgrammeEnrolled (or about to enrol) in an eligible master's or doctoral programme at a participating Ontario university.
Academic meritA high academic standing (typically a first-class average in recent study).
StatusCanadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons, and a limited number of international students.
ApplicationApply through your Ontario university's OGS competition.
Duration limitsWithin the eligibility/duration limits set by the programme.
Each Ontario university administers its own OGS competition and sets internal deadlines (commonly winter). International OGS places are limited and allocated per institution.
Eligible countries
Canada (and a limited number of international students at participating universities)
Deadlines
2027 award year (typical university deadline)2027-01-31
Selection
Each Ontario university administers the OGS and selects recipients on academic excellence and research ability within its allocation of provincial- and university-funded awards. International students compete for the limited international places at participating institutions.
Verified sources
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)ontario.caofficial
About the provider
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship is funded by the Government of Ontario together with participating Ontario universities. It recognises and supports high-achieving graduate students in the province, with universities administering the competition and allocating awards, including a limited number for international students.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Ontario Graduate Scholarship?
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A merit-based graduate award jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and participating Ontario universities, supporting master's and doctoral students, valued at CAD 5,000 per term.
How much is it worth?
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CAD 5,000 per academic term, for two or three terms — a total of CAD 10,000 (two terms) or CAD 15,000 (three terms) per year.
Who is eligible?
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High-achieving master's and doctoral students at participating Ontario universities — mainly Canadian citizens and permanent residents, plus a limited number of international students.
Can international students apply?
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Yes, but international OGS places are limited and allocated per participating university. Check your institution's international OGS eligibility and quota.
How do I apply?
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Through your Ontario university's OGS competition by its internal deadline, with transcripts, any required research/plan statement, and references.
When is the deadline?
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Each university sets its own internal OGS deadline, commonly in ~winter (some in autumn). Check your institution's graduate funding pages.
Is it merit-based?
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Yes — selection is based on academic excellence and research ability, typically requiring a first-class average in recent study.
What levels does it cover?
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Both master's and doctoral study at participating Ontario universities.
Can I hold OGS more than once?
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You may reapply in subsequent years subject to the programme's eligibility and duration limits; confirm the rules with your university.
Who funds the award?
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It is co-funded by the Government of Ontario and the participating university, which is why universities administer the competition and set quotas.
How competitive is it?
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Competitive — awards are allocated by quota per university and selection is on academic merit, with international places especially limited.
Does it cover tuition?
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The OGS is a stipend toward your costs rather than a tuition waiver; it can be combined with other funding per your university's rules.