Man JoeThe Ontario Graduate Scholarship and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs promote excellence in graduate studies at Ontario’s publicly funded universities.
Both programs are co-funded by the Ontario government and partner institutions. The government contributes two-thirds of the awards’ value, with the university providing the remaining one-third.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Study Abroad: Study in Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $15,000
- Deadline: February 1, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Students use a single application to apply for both the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) at Waterloo.
Both scholarships have the same level of prestige. The following is how the OGS and QEII-GSST scholarships differ from one another:
OGS is open to Canadian citizens/permanent residents and international students across all academic areas.
Only Canadian nationals and permanent residents studying in research-based graduate programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects are eligible for QEII-GSST.
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Scholarship Requirements:
International applicants must have a valid study permit under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada).
Domestic applicants must be Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada).
Scholarship Duration and Rewards
Each OGS and QEII-GSST is worth a maximum of $15,000 each year. The award is paid in $5,000 increments over two or three terms.
Waterloo recognizes high academic accomplishment among its graduate students by giving the President’s Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to those receiving an OGS or QEII-GSST.
Successful OGS and QEII-GSST recipients will begin their scholarships in 2024–2025. The eligible start terms are spring 2024, fall 2024, and winter 2025.
Awards are non-renewable and valid for up to one year. To be considered, applicants must submit an annual application.
Recipients may keep the scholarship for a minimum of two terms (a total of $10,000) or up to three terms (a total of $15,000). Accepting an OGS/QEII-GSST for a single term is not permitted.
Required Documents
Applicants must have earned a first-class average (minimum of A-/80%) in each of the previous two years of full-time study.
Eligibility averages are calculated based on grades from your most recent academic history through August 31, 2023, regardless of program or relevance to your current or intended program.
Waterloo is expected to follow these guidelines set by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).
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Method of Application
If you apply to UBC before January 15, you will automatically be evaluated for the IMES.
Benefits
The University of Toronto will grant an OGS valued at $5,000 per session. Thus, recipients could get $10,000 for two consecutive sessions or $15,000 for three consecutive sessions.
In all cases, the awarding graduate unit will pay one-third of the total prize obtained by the students.
Each grant is valid for one year (two consecutive or three academic sessions). The granting graduate unit will assess the value and length of each OGS reward and include it in the offer letter.
Scholarship status
You will be considered for this scholarship shortly after receiving an offer of admission to UBC. Scholarship choices are determined between mid-March and the end of April each year.
How To Apply
How to apply: It is advised that applicants enroll in the University of Toronto’s master’s and PhD programs. Following that, students can complete the online application form for this award.
Supporting documents: Candidates must present transcripts from all postsecondary institutions (unofficial and student-issued transcripts are acceptable, such as ACORN screenshots).
Previous prizes, publications, conferences, or research experience.
Plan of study (maximum two pages: one for the plan of study and one for references/citations).
Two academic references (referees must provide them online).
Admission Requirements: Before applying for admission, students should review the entry requirements for their desired program.
Language criteria: To apply, students must meet the university’s English language competency criteria.
Deadline: February 1, 2024
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