2025 Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Graduate Scholarship In Ontario Canada

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based funding program supporting Master’s and PhD students in Ontario, Canada. Open to both Canadian and international students, the scholarship provides financial assistance to help cover tuition and living expenses while pursuing graduate studies at one of the participating Ontario universities.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Canada

• Level: Master’s and PhD (Postgraduate)

• Eligible Applicants: All nationalities

• Scholarship Value: $15,000 annually

• Coverage: Living and study expenses

No IELTS required

• Application Deadline: Varies by institution

Eligibility Criteria

> To qualify for the 2025 OGS, you must:

> Be enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a full-time Master’s or PhD program at a participating Ontario university.

> Maintain full-time status for at least two academic terms (21–52 weeks total) during the year of the award.

> Apply to one of the participating institutions in Ontario (see below).

> Meet academic merit criteria as determined by the university — the scholarship is highly competitive.

Participating Ontario 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

- York University

How to Apply

1. Check your university's OGS portal: Each institution has its own application portal and process.

2. Submit a separate application if you're applying to multiple schools.

3. Prepare required documents as specified by the institution, which typically include:

- Academic transcripts

- Research proposal or statement of interest

- Reference letters

- Proof of admission (or application)

4. For institution-specific details, contact the Graduate Studies Office at your chosen university.

👉 Apply here: Ontario Graduate Scholarship Application Page

• Deadline: Varies by university

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