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Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025

Awarded by Government of Ontario

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to CAD 15,000 per term

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of TorontoMcMaster UniversityUniversity of Ottawa, Canada

Provider

Government of Ontario

Last Verified On

28 Jan 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Students in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels can apply for a merit-based scholarship through the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program. Awards are available to graduate students for all disciplines of academic study at participating schools in Ontario. Each award is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario (two-thirds) and the school offering the award (one-third).

Eligibility for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program:

Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in graduate studies at the Master’s or Doctoral level.
  • Be registered or plan to be registered full‑time for at least two consecutive academic terms in the academic year you’re applying for.
  • Attend a participating Ontario post‑secondary institution (a university that participates in the OSAP/OGS program).
  • Meet the merit‑based academic criteria and ranking requirements set by the graduate unit/department at the university.
  • Submit the OGS application through your school’s own OGS process by the internal deadline.

Value of Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program:

  • $10,000 CAD for 2 consecutive academic terms (minimum award).
  • $15,000 CAD for 3 consecutive academic terms.

Application Process:

Complete the university’s OGS application form.

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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

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  • The deadline of Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025 is Expired.
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025 is offered for All subjects offered by the universities.
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025 is offered by Government of Ontario.
  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program 2025 covers Partial Funding, Up to CAD 15,000 per term.