Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
by Government of Ontario and Ontario universities
About Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based award for graduate students studying at universities in Ontario, Canada. It is worth CAD 15,000 for one academic year, paid in three equal instalments, and it cannot be renewed.
Students on a temporary resident (study) visa are also eligible, but they compete in a separate competition from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
What it covers
- CAD 15,000 for one academic year
- Paid in three equal instalments
- Helps reduce living and tuition costs
Eligibility
- Full-time enrolment in an eligible graduate programme at an Ontario university
- Strong academic record (universities usually look for a first-class or A- average)
- International students on a study visa are eligible for the visa student awards
- Awards are offered only when provincial funding has been confirmed
How to apply
- Get admission to a graduate programme at an Ontario university
- Ask your department or graduate office about their OGS deadline
- Fill in the online OGS application
- Submit it through your department before their internal deadline
- Wait for the university's decision
Documents usually required
- Transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Statement of interest or research plan
- References
- Proof of study permit (for visa students)
Frequently asked questions
Is OGS renewable?
No, it is for one academic year only.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Visa students are eligible and compete for visa student awards.
Where do I submit?
Through your department at your Ontario university.
Is funding guaranteed every year?
Awards are offered only when the province confirms funding.
Scholarship terms, amounts and dates change every year. Always confirm the latest details on the official website before you apply. Details last checked: September 2026. Open official website