Foreign students planning to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in Canada in 2026 should take note—Ontario has officially opened one of its most fully funded scholarship at Nipissing University. The OGS 2026, administered at Nipissing University and other Ontario institutions, is now confirmed for the 2026 cohort, offering substantial financial support to high-achieving graduate students from around the world.
The OGS program is jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and participating universities, and it is specifically designed to reward academic excellence at the graduate level. Successful candidates receive CAD $15,000 for one academic year, making it one of the most competitive and respected merit-based scholarships available to international students studying in Ontario.
This article explains what the OGS 2026 is, who can apply, how the application works for foreign applicants, and why early preparation is essential.
What Is the Nipissing University OGS Scholarship 2026?
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), including the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST), supports outstanding students enrolled in full-time master’s or doctoral programs at Ontario universities. While the scholarship is provincially funded, applications are submitted through individual universities, not through a single national portal.
For international applicants, this means the scholarship must be coordinated alongside your graduate admission application, making timing and document readiness extremely important.
Scholarship Value for the 2026 Cohort
The OGS 2026 at Nipissing University offers a total funding value of CAD $15,000 for one academic year, designed to support full-time master’s and doctoral students enrolled at Nipissing University.
This funding is typically disbursed over the academic year to help offset tuition fees and living expenses, reducing the overall financial burden of graduate study in Canada. While the OGS does not automatically cover full tuition, it is regarded as one of the most prestigious merit-based provincial awards in Ontario and can often be combined with other institutional funding or assistantships, making it a strong and reliable financial support package for high-achieving international students in the 2026 cohort.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Overview)
International applicants are eligible for OGS 2026 provided they meet the following conditions:
Applicants must plan to enroll full-time in a master’s or doctoral program at an Nipissing University and must hold a valid Canadian study permit. Academic performance is critical—candidates must have achieved at least an A- average (80%) over the last two years of study, or across their cumulative graduate record if they have more than two years of graduate coursework.
In addition, applicants must not have exceeded the lifetime maximum of six (06) years of government-funded graduate awards, including OGS and major federal funding programs such as CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC.
Transcript and Documentation Requirements
Applicants submitting through Nipissing University are required to provide official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including Nipissing itself if applicable. All documents must be complete and official—missing or unofficial records can result in disqualification.
Academic assessment forms and reference letters must be sent directly by referees, not uploaded by the applicant.
Apply: https://www.nipissingu.ca/academics/school-graduate-studies/awards-and-funding/types-funding/ogs
Application Timeline for the 2026 Intake
The last date to apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) 2026 at Nipissing University is January 14, 2026. All required application forms, official transcripts, and supporting documents must be fully submitted by this deadline, as late or incomplete applications are not considered under any circumstances.