Ontario Graduate Scholarship Renewal Process 2026
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship awards are granted for a duration of up to one year and are non-renewable. To be considered for the scholarship in subsequent years, applicants must submit a new application annually. A successful second application is not guaranteed.
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 Ontario Graduate Scholarship
Q.Are international students eligible to apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship?
Yes, international students who are studying or plan to study at a participating Ontario university under a valid temporary resident visa (study permit) are eligible to apply for a limited number of OGS awards.
Q.Is the Ontario Graduate Scholarship renewable for subsequent years of study?
No, the OGS is a non-renewable scholarship awarded for up to one year (2 or 3 terms). Students must re-apply annually to be considered for funding in subsequent academic years, and a successful second application is not guaranteed.
Q.What is the minimum academic average required to be eligible for the OGS?
Applicants must generally have achieved a first-class average, which is typically defined as a minimum of A- or 80%, in each of their last two completed years of full-time academic study. For those entering the third year of graduate studies, an A- average across all completed graduate courses is required.
Q.Can I hold the OGS concurrently with other major scholarships or awards?
No, OGS recipients cannot hold an OGS award in the same term or award year as a scholarship from other major government-funded programs such as SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, or the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST). There is also a lifetime maximum of six years for all government-funded graduate awards combined.