The
University of Waterloo is now accepting applications for Ontario Graduate
Scholarship (OGS) and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science
and Technology (QEII-GSST) in Canada. Domestic and International students are
eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
University of Waterloo is now accepting applications for Ontario Graduate
Scholarship (OGS) and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science
and Technology (QEII-GSST) in Canada. Domestic and International students are
eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
In
the heart of Waterloo Region, at the forefront of innovation, the University of
Waterloo is home to world-changing research and inspired teaching. At the hub
of a growing network of global partnerships, Waterloo will shape the future by
building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions, and
communities.
the heart of Waterloo Region, at the forefront of innovation, the University of
Waterloo is home to world-changing research and inspired teaching. At the hub
of a growing network of global partnerships, Waterloo will shape the future by
building bridges with industry and between disciplines, institutions, and
communities.
The
official language of instruction at the University of Waterloo is English. It’s
our responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient English language
skills to be successful in your graduate program.
official language of instruction at the University of Waterloo is English. It’s
our responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient English language
skills to be successful in your graduate program.
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue graduate programme.
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue graduate programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded in the field of Science and Technology.
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded in the field of Science and Technology.
Scholarship
Award:
Each OGS and QEII-GSST is valued at a maximum of $15,000 per year or $5,000 per
term. Waterloo celebrates the outstanding academic achievement of its graduate
students by offering the President’s Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to
students receiving an OGS or QEII-GSST.
Award:
Each OGS and QEII-GSST is valued at a maximum of $15,000 per year or $5,000 per
term. Waterloo celebrates the outstanding academic achievement of its graduate
students by offering the President’s Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to
students receiving an OGS or QEII-GSST.
Students
have the option to take up the OGS or QEII-GSST award for a minimum of two
terms (receiving $10,000 total) or three terms (receiving $15,000 total). The
awards are non-renewable.
have the option to take up the OGS or QEII-GSST award for a minimum of two
terms (receiving $10,000 total) or three terms (receiving $15,000 total). The
awards are non-renewable.
Number
of Scholarships:
The allocation breakdown of domestic OGS and QEII-GSST awards for 2018-2019
will be made available when institutional allocations are received in the fall.
of Scholarships:
The allocation breakdown of domestic OGS and QEII-GSST awards for 2018-2019
will be made available when institutional allocations are received in the fall.
There
will be 5 international OGS awards available for 2018-2019.
will be 5 international OGS awards available for 2018-2019.
Scholarship
can be taken in Canada
can be taken in Canada
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
In
order to be considered for an OGS or QEII-GSST, students must meet the
following criteria:
order to be considered for an OGS or QEII-GSST, students must meet the
following criteria:
Citizenship
- Be
a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person under
subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada)
at the time of the application deadline; - Be
an international student studying in Ontario with a student study permit
under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). Note: International
students are not eligible for QEII-GSST awards.
Minimum
Academic Requirements*
Academic Requirements*
- Be
registered full-time in a graduate degree program; students who can only
register part-time because of permanent disabilities may still be
eligible. Note: to be considered for QEII-GSST, applicants must
be enrolled in or plan to register in a research-based masters or doctoral
program in a STEM discipline. - Have
achieved a first-class average, (minimum of A-/80%)*, in each of the last
two full-time academic years (eligibility averages are based on grades up
to August 31, 2017).
*Please
note, at Waterloo competitive applicants normally have a minimum academic
average of 85%, as well as publications.
note, at Waterloo competitive applicants normally have a minimum academic
average of 85%, as well as publications.
Nationality:
Domestic
and International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
Domestic
and International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have achieved a first-class average, (minimum of
A-/80%)*, in each of the last two full-time academic years.
Requirements: Applicants must have achieved a first-class average, (minimum of
A-/80%)*, in each of the last two full-time academic years.
English
Language Requirements: The official language of instruction at the University
of Waterloo is English. It’s our responsibility to ensure that you have
sufficient English language skills to be successful in your graduate program.
Language Requirements: The official language of instruction at the University
of Waterloo is English. It’s our responsibility to ensure that you have
sufficient English language skills to be successful in your graduate program.
How
to Apply:
Students must submit their completed OGS/QEII-GSST application to
their proposed department graduate coordinator no
later than the deadline.
to Apply:
Students must submit their completed OGS/QEII-GSST application to
their proposed department graduate coordinator no
later than the deadline.
Application
Deadline:
Students must submit their completed OGS/QEII-GSST application to
their proposed department graduate coordinator no later than:
Deadline:
Students must submit their completed OGS/QEII-GSST application to
their proposed department graduate coordinator no later than:
- October
13, 2017, for international students (only for students currently
registered in a graduate program at Waterloo). Note: If
you anticipate receiving PR status prior to February 1, 2018, please
contact the Coordinator, Graduate Financial Aid & Awards. - February
1, 2018, for Canadian citizens/Permanent Residents (for current and
prospective students).
