Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) – International Student Guide (2025)

🎓 About OGS

The OGS is a merit-based scholarship offered by Ontario’s government and universities. It provides $5,000 per semester (3 terms) — CA$15,000 an:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.

✅ Who Is Eligible?

• Requires ≥ A– (80%) average in last two years of academic study
• International students with full-time enrollment or study permit are eligible (limited slots) 
• Open to master’s and doctoral students in any discipline

📅 Application Deadlines

• University deadlines vary; many due in Jan–Feb 2025
• Example: University of Waterloo deadline is Feb 1, 2025

📑 How to Apply

1. Submit graduate program application and indicate OGS eligibility
2. Provide transcripts, study permit, and two academic references
3. Apply separately to OGS via university’s grad school office 

💡 Application Tips

• Maintain ≥ 80% average in last two years of study
• Choose two strong academic referees and provide clear research proposals.
• Apply early and verify deadlines at your chosen university.
• Combine with federal awards (e.g., Vanier, Tri-Agency), but OGS can't be held concurrently 

📌 Final Thoughts

OGS offers significant funding support—CA$15,000 annually—making it an essential option for high-achieving international graduate students in Ontario.

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