Queen's University Graduate Fellowships Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
For most internal fellowships and scholarships administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (SGSPA), prospective or enrolled students do not make individual applications. Instead, departments and programs are notified of annual fellowship competitions and nominate eligible students based on academic excellence and merit. The Fellowship Committee of the SGSPA then reviews these recommendations. For specific named fellowships, a one-page research proposal may be required as part of the application process. External awards are competitive and merit-based, requiring separate applications directly to the granting agencies.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Queen's University Graduate Fellowships
Q.Does the Queen's University Graduate Fellowship cover tuition fees?
No, the funding package provided by Queen's University for graduate students does not directly cover tuition and ancillary fees. Students are responsible for paying these fees and their living expenses from the overall funding package they receive.
Q.How do I apply for the Queen's University Graduate Fellowships?
For most internal Queen's Graduate Fellowships, there is no separate application process. You are automatically considered for these awards based on your admission application and departmental recommendation, provided you indicate your need for financial support during your application to a graduate program.
Q.Are international students eligible for these fellowships?
Yes, international students are eligible for many internal Queen's Graduate Fellowships and a guaranteed minimum funding package for doctoral studies. Additionally, from the 2026-2027 competition year, international students are eligible to apply for prestigious Tri-Council awards. Some provincial awards like the Ontario Graduate Scholarship also have a limited number of awards for international students.
Q.What is the duration of the guaranteed funding?
Queen's University guarantees minimum funding for full-time Master's students for the first 2 years of their study and for full-time doctoral students for the first 4 years of their study, provided they maintain good academic standing and meet other eligibility criteria.