A highly difficult and esteemed scholarship program, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026 at the University of Toronto (U of T) is intended for exceptional graduate students who want to pursue master’s or doctoral level studies in Canada. This award, which is jointly financed by the University of Toronto and the Government of Ontario, is intended to assist students who exhibit outstanding academic performance, a strong capacity for research, leadership abilities, intellectual accomplishments, and future promise in their disciplines.
The University of Toronto, which was founded in 1827, is regarded as the top research-intensive university in Canada and is regularly ranked in the top 20 universities globally. With cutting-edge research facilities, internationally renowned faculty, and a diverse graduateprograms, a wealth of interdisciplinary study opportunities, and a vibrant multicultural atmosphere, U of T provides scholars with an improved platform to further their academic careers, develop their research abilities, and make significant contributions to global innovation. Selected scholars at U of T are given access to the best academic environment possible by the OGS in order to succeed and fulfill their long-term academic and professional objectives.
Host Country: Canada
University: University of Toronto
Opportunity Type: PhD
Subject: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
For All Applicants:
- Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time graduate degree program at the University of Toronto.
- Must have obtained a minimum grade average of A- (80%) in each of the last two academic years completed.
- Must not be receiving funding from other government scholarship programs (e.g., Canada Graduate Scholarships – CGS).
Additional Requirements:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents are required to submit their applications through their respective U of T graduate units.
- International applicants may apply only through the specific U of T graduate units that are eligible under the OGS International stream.
Benefits:
- Annual funding of $15,000, enabling students to fully concentrate on their research and academic goals.
- Acknowledgment of exceptional academic performance and scholarly excellence.
- Opportunity to study within top-tier graduate programs and benefit from advanced research resources at the University of Toronto.
- Strengthened academic profile, increasing competitiveness for future awards, fellowships, and academic career opportunities.
Scholarship Value & Duration:
- Total Annual Amount: $15,000
- Disbursement is structured as $5,000 per academic session (distributed in three payments).
Deadline: 18 May 2026
