NSERC, OGS, and OGS/ST

NSERC and OGS competitions normally occur in September and October of each year.  The majority of NSERC scholarships are open to canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, except for the Vanier Canadian Graduate Scholarship (VCGS) which is also open to international students.

OGS/ST award competitions normally take place in January and February.  These awards are open to canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Students are informed by email when the applications are available, and important application information is posted here.  Please note that the Department also informs students of information sessions to help students produce a high quality award application. 

Connaught

A limited number of Connaught scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding incoming students.  All applicants who have submitted a complete application by February 1st are considered for this award.

Connaught Scholarship holders are required to apply for OGS awards in order to have their awards renewed.