Study in Canada: Applications are now available for The 2026 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
Are you considering pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Canada? If so, the 2026 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is an outstanding opportunity to support your academic journey.
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) are designed to encourage excellence in graduate studies at publicly-assisted universities across Ontario.
Joint Funding Model
The program is jointly funded by the Ontario government and participating institutions:
- Government Contribution: Two-thirds of the award value.
- University Contribution: One-third of the award value.
This partnership ensures substantial support for top-tier students. The OGS is available for students in all academic disciplines and is open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students.
Scholarship Details at a Glance
- Host Country: Canada (Ontario)
- Participating Institutions: Various Universities in Ontario
- Degree Level: Master’s & Doctoral
- Financial Value: Up to $15,000 per year
- Deadline: Varies by Institution
Comprehensive Financial Benefits
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship is a merit-based award that recognizes academic excellence. The value of the scholarship is determined by the number of consecutive study terms within an academic year.
Award Value Breakdown
- $10,000 Award: Given for 2 consecutive study terms.
- $15,000 Award: Given for 3 consecutive study terms.
Duration
- Minimum: 1 academic year (2 or 3 consecutive terms).
- Maximum: 2 years (up to 6 consecutive terms).
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2026 Ontario Graduate Scholarship, applicants must meet specific criteria set by the province and their respective institutions.
- Academic Level: You must be enrolled in a graduate program at the Master’s or Doctoral level.
- Enrollment Status: You must be enrolled in a full-time program for 2 or more terms (21 to 52 weeks total) for the academic year in which you are applying.
- Institution: You must attend one of the participating Ontario universities listed below.
- Merit-Based Assessment: Applications are assessed and ranked based on criteria determined by the specific school you plan to attend.
Participating Institutions
A wide range of universities participate in this program, offering diverse options for study. Participating institutions include:
- Brock University
- Carleton University
- University of Guelph
- Lakehead University
- Laurentian University
- McMaster University
- Nipissing University
- OCAD University
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Ontario Tech)
- 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
- York University
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
The application process for the OGS varies by school. It is critical to follow the specific procedures of the university you plan to attend.
- Contact the Graduate Studies Office: Check with the Graduate Studies Office at your chosen university to understand their specific application requirements, document lists, and review processes.
- Use the Online Portal: Applications must be submitted via the specific school’s OGS application portal.
- Multiple Applications: If you are applying to more than one graduate program at different schools, you must submit a separate OGS application for each institution.
- Check Deadlines: Deadlines are not centralized. Ensure you verify the specific submission date for your chosen institution to avoid missing the opportunity.