Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based award for Master’s and PhD students pursuing graduate studies at participating universities across Ontario. It’s designed to support academic excellence and research impact.

🎓 Award Value

• CAD 10,000 for two consecutive terms (one academic year)

• CAD 15,000 for three consecutive terms

• Eligible for up to 2 years at the Master’s level and 4 years at the doctoral level, with a lifetime maximum of 6 years

✅ Eligibility Requirements

• Must be enrolled full-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program at an Ontario university that participates in OGS

• Assessed based on academic merit, research potential, and supervisor support

• Each provincial university applies its own selection criteria, including GPA, publications, and character references

📝 Application Process

• Apply through your university’s Graduate Studies Office, usually during the Fall term

• Schools manage eligibility, evaluation, and award decisions independently

OGS represents one of Ontario’s most prestigious scholarship programs for graduate students, highlighting merit and supporting scholarly advancement.