Queen's University Graduate Fellowships Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
The guaranteed minimum funding applies to full-time Master's students in years 1-2 and full-time doctoral students in years 1-4 of their programs. To maintain eligibility for funding, students must: - Remain registered as a full-time student. - Maintain good academic standing. - Be qualified to receive the usual sources offered by their home department as part of a funding package (e.g., for TA positions, be in residence for a sufficient portion of the academic year). - Continue to apply for all major external and internal scholarships for which they are eligible.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
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.