Ontario Graduate Scholarships
AWARD OVERVIEW
Student Deadline: Set by Graduate Unit
Graduate Unit Deadline: Refer to SGS Memo (units must forward all OGS nominations to SGS by this date)
Application Required: Yes
Value: Up to $15,000
Level of Study: Doctoral, Master's
Required Legal Status: Domestic, International
Results Available: Mid-July
Purpose
The OGS program recognizes academic excellence in graduate studies at the master's and doctoral levels in all disciplines of academic study. The OGS program at U of T is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. The Province of Ontario provides about $30 million towards these scholarships and eligible institutions provide $15 million. Departments nominate their own students to hold an OGS award in their allocation of awards.
For further information, visit: Ontario Graduate Scholarships.
Award Start Date Recommendation
We encourage students to begin their award in September rather than May for the following reasons:
- Only one top-up is available per award, and it will apply to the following academic year.
- Starting in May may trigger payroll changes that complicate processing.
- There is a potential for a student to have to repay stipend funds.
- The GEMS Agreement may require re-editing and re-approval, causing administrative delays.
If a student wishes to begin their award in May, they must provide their department/supervisor with a valid reason. A common example: the student expects to graduate before the following summer and would like to receive the full award amount within their eligible time frame.
