Ontario Graduate Scholarship at Brock University 2027: $15,000 a Year

Last verified: 12 October 2026. We checked these Ontario Graduate Scholarship details against Brock University’s official graduate studies pages.

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) at Brock University pays $15,000 (fifteen thousand Canadian dollars) a year, or $5,000 a term, to research-based Master’s and PhD students. International students on a study permit can apply, but Brock’s allocation for them is very small. The current competition closes on Monday 14 December 2026 at 4:00 pm ET, and results come out in March and April 2027.

Ontario Graduate Scholarship at Brock: key facts

Brock’s page gives two different numbers for visa-student places (2 and 3), so ask the Faculty of Graduate Studies to confirm. Either way, competition among international applicants is tight.

Who can apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship

• Students in research-based programmes only. Course-based Master’s programmes don’t qualify.
• International students studying in Ontario on a study permit or visa.
• If you aren’t registered at Brock yet, you can still apply, but you must submit an application to a research-based programme by 11 January 2027 to be evaluated.

The OGS also counts toward a lifetime limit of six years of government-funded student awards.

Eligible research streams

Brock accepts Master’s (thesis), Master’s (major research paper or project), Master’s (MRP with co-op) and PhD applications. Programmes range across Applied Health Sciences, Education, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, Social Sciences, and Management at the Goodman School of Business. The full list is on the OGS application page.

How to apply for the Ontario Graduate Scholarship at Brock

1. Fill in the official OGS/QEII application online and choose OGS. (The QEII award is only for domestic STEM students.)
2. Upload a research proposal and bibliography: one page each for Master’s, two pages each for PhD, in 12-point Times New Roman, single-spaced.
3. Add an academic CV (Canadian Common CV, or your own up to four pages) and official, up-to-date transcripts. Unofficial printouts aren’t accepted.
4. Name two referees and make sure they send their Referee Assessment Reports before the deadline. That is your responsibility.
5. Complete the consent and declaration, and submit before 14 December 2026, 4:00 pm ET. Brock won’t consider incomplete applications.

Worked example: Ngozi’s application

Ngozi, a biology graduate from Lagos, plans a thesis-based MSc in Biological Sciences at Brock from fall 2027. She isn’t registered yet.

• She submits her OGS application with a one-page proposal and bibliography before 14 December 2026.
• She then applies to the MSc programme itself before 11 January 2027, so her OGS application can be evaluated.
• If she wins a three-term award, she gets $15,000 a year, and as a Master’s student she can hold it for up to two years.

Note that Brock’s own Graduate/International Fellowship stops if you receive external funding such as the OGS, so ask how the two affect each other in your case. For study permit funds, see our Canada study permit proof of funds guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can international students get the Ontario Graduate Scholarship?

Yes, if you study in Ontario on a study permit or visa and are in a research-based programme. Brock has only a small number of places for visa students.

Is the Ontario Graduate Scholarship open to course-based Master’s students?

No. Brock’s competition is only for research-based programmes.

Where can I find fully funded options in Canada?

See our Lester B. Pearson Scholarship guide and our Canada student visa requirements guide.

Related guides: Guelph FRAN scholarship, University of Calgary quantum computing funding, Cape Breton University entrance scholarships and University of Toronto scholarships for international students.

Official sources

• Brock University – OGS and QEII Application
• Brock University – Research Awards and Scholarship Opportunities
• Brock University – Funding Information

Award numbers and terms can change. Always confirm details with Brock’s Faculty of Graduate Studies before you apply.