About the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2025:
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) are prestigious programs designed to support and encourage excellence in graduate studies at publicly-assisted universities across Ontario, Canada. These scholarships are jointly funded by the Ontario government and participating institutions, with the government providing two-thirds of the funding and the universities contributing the remaining one-third.
Scholarship Overview:
The OGS program offers merit-based scholarships to students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines. The scholarship is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students studying at participating Ontario universities.
Key Scholarship Details:
- Value: $15,000 per year
- Type: Postgraduate, Master’s, PhD Scholarships
- Country: Canada
- Participating Institutions: 19 universities in Ontario
- Sponsor: Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Up to $15,000 per year
- Application Deadline: Varies by institution
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the 2025 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level.
- Must be registered full-time for at least two consecutive terms (21 to 52 weeks total) during the academic year for which they are applying.
- Must be attending one of the participating Ontario universities listed below.
- The OGS is a merit-based scholarship; applications are assessed and ranked based on criteria set by the individual universities.
Participating Institutions for 2025 OGS in Canada:
- 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
- University of Toronto
- Trent University
- University of Waterloo
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- University of Windsor
- York University
Scholarship Benefits:
The value of the OGS award is based on the number of consecutive academic terms:
- $10,000 for 2 consecutive terms
- $15,000 for 3 consecutive terms
Each OGS award is issued for:
- A minimum of one academic year (2 or 3 consecutive terms)
- A maximum of two years (up to 6 consecutive terms)
How to Apply:
Application processes, required documents, and deadlines for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship vary by institution. Here are the general steps:
- Application Portal: Submit your application through the OGS application portal of your chosen university.
- Graduate Studies Office: Check with the Graduate Studies Office at your institution for specific details and requirements.
- Multiple Applications: If applying to multiple programs at different schools, submit a separate OGS application for each institution.
For detailed application instructions and to apply, click here to visit the official OGS application portal for your institution.