Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025–2026 – Funded Master’s and PhD Studies

• Graduate students pursuing full-time Master’s or Doctoral studies at participating universities in Ontario, Canada.
  
• Open to both domestic and international students from all academic disciplines.
  
• Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, strong research potential, and commitment to innovation.

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Funding of CAD $10,000 for two consecutive study terms or CAD $15,000 for three consecutive study terms within an academic year.
• Renewable for a maximum of two academic years for Master’s students and up to four academic years for Doctoral students.
• Cumulative lifetime funding limit of six years of OGS support across all graduate studies.
• Recognition as part of a highly competitive and prestigious provincial scholarship program.
• Collaborative support model — two-thirds of funding from the Province of Ontario and one-third from the university.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in a Master’s or PhD program at a participating Ontario university.
• Must have an excellent academic record and research aptitude.
• Must be registered for at least two consecutive academic terms within one academic year.
• Must meet the specific eligibility and application requirements of the chosen Ontario institution.
• Must submit required academic documents, references, and proof of citizenship or residency.
• Must be studying at one of the following participating universities:
  • Brock University,
  • Carleton University,
  • University of Guelph,
  • Lakehead University,
  • Laurentian University,
  • McMaster University,
  • Nipissing University,
  • OCAD University,
  • Ontario Tech University,
  • University of Ottawa,
  • Queen’s University,
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson),
  • University of Toronto,
  • Trent University,
  • University of Waterloo,
  • Western University,
  • Wilfrid Laurier University,
  • University of Windsor, or
  • York University.