Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) (*)
Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:59 P.M.
Value: $15,000 for 1 year – For students who wish to pursue graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level.
What’s New This Year
Introduction of the OGS Apply: Applications must now be submitted online through .
No more OGS Referee Form: Candidates will invite their referees directly through the portal to upload recommendation letters.
Full Scholarship Description
📄 Download the OGS Scholarship Description.
How to Apply?
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- Create your account and complete the online application.
- Invite your referees through the portal to submit their letters of recommendation.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: February 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
(No applications will be accepted after this time.)
Notes:
Students who have received an admission scholarship must also apply for an OGS.
Students submitting an OGS application can request their USP transcripts free of charge by emailing the Registrar’s Office.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and Canadian Institutes of Health and Research (CIHR)Ìý (*)
Fonds québécois de la recherche sur la société et la culture (FQRSC)
For Students in Quebec
TheÌýFonds québécois de la recherche sur la société et la cultureÌý(FQRSC) is dedicated to the development of research and innovation in Quebec’s social sciences, arts and humanities, covering a diverse range of disciplines, from the arts, literature and society, to organizational management, to international relations and development.
Master’s students
- Value: $20,000 per year
- Deadline: October 1.
DoctoralÌýstudents
- Value: $25,000 per year
- Deadline: October 1.
Other information
- The application isÌýcompleted online on theÌýand students must mail all supporting documents to FQRSC by the deadline.
- Eligibility:ÌýMaster’s and doctoral students, Canadians and permanent residents, residing in the province ofÌýQuébec
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship
Each year, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation rewards outstanding doctoral candidates who are enrolled or about to be enrolled in a social sciences and humanities program and who are doing research in areas related to the four themes of the Foundation. This award, the most prestigious of its type in Canada, has continuously attracted the very best scholars in the social sciences and humanities – individuals with a passion for public engagement and who are likely to become leading national and international figures.
Deadline:ÌýNovember 17
For further information:ÌýConsult the .
Mitacs Programs for students and postdoctorals
Mitacs connects businesses with top research talent through collaborative fellowships and internships, providing funding and access to resource networks to help drive success.
For more information, please visitÌýtheÌý.
Baxter & Alma Ricard Foundation Scholarships
An exceptional opportunity for Francophone students
The Baxter & Alma Ricard Foundation offers prestigious scholarships for French Canadians living in linguistic minority situations who wish to pursue high-level graduate studies.
Scholarship Value:
Up to $150,000
Maximum duration of 3 years
Eligibility:
- Be a Canadian citizen living in a linguistic minority situation (outside Quebec):
- Has French as mother tongue; and/or
- Has completed a significant portion of their education in French; and/or
- Speaks French fluently and/or identifies with this language as an element of their cultural, linguistic and/or social identity.
- Already hold a first university degree recognized by the Foundation and/or have completed their bachelor’s degree or plan to complete it in the current year;
- Pursue studies to obtain either:
- A second bachelor’s degree;
- A master’s degree;
- A doctorate;
Application deadline: December 1st
Official website:
Doctoral Travel Scholarships – Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion (CCSR)
The Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion has established a doctoral scholarships program to support the training of new generations of researchers in religious studies. The purpose of the scholarships is to enable advanced doctoral students to travel to conduct research related to their doctoral project.
Deadline:ÌýNovember 30.
The application must be submitted directly to the CCSR.
For more information about the amounts of the scholarships and the application process, visit the .
Word & World: Theology for Christian Ministry
Essay prize for students enrolled in accredited Ph.D. or Th.D. programs in theology or religious studies.
Deadline:ÌýNovember 1.
Your essay must be submitted directly to theÌýWord & World Journal.
For more information, please visit the
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) offers many scholarships to students.
Deadline:ÌýDecember 1
The application must be submitted directly to the CCPA.
For more informationÌýabout the amounts of the scholarships and the application process, visit the .
Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program
These awards are intended for graduate students, prospective graduate students and junior professionals who wish to enroll in a graduate studies program, continue their current course of graduate study and research, or pursue an independent research project for a period of nine months in the United States.
Deadline:ÌýNovember 15.
The application must be submitted directly on the website of theÌýCanada–U.S. Fulbright Program. Students must mail all supporting documents to the program by the deadline.
For further information:ÌýConsult the .
Canada Postdoctoral Research Awards (CPRA)
Federal Research Excellence Program
The CPRA are part of the national Canada Research Training Awards (CRTA) program, jointly administered by the three federal funding agencies: SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR.
Program Objectives:
Invest in Canada’s next generation of research and innovation talent
Provide quality funding and training to emerging researchers
Develop research skills and promote creativity
Support award recipients’ contributions to Canada’s economy and prosperity
Scope and Impact:
The CPRA support promising research across all fields – health, social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering – including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches. This program aims to build a world-class innovative economy, foster a diverse culture of critical thinking, and strengthen Canada’s research capacity.
Geographic Flexibility:
Postdoctoral researchers can conduct their research in Canada or abroad, facilitating their transition to the next stage of their research careers.
Application deadline:
Early September each year
Value and duration:Ìý
$70,000 per year for 2Ìýyears
For further information:
Visit program’s web page .
Scholarships for international applicants
Looking for ways to fund your studies in Canada? Explore the featured scholarship opportunities of the Government of Canada. Visit the Website of the Government of Canada for more information about the scholarship opportunities :
Please also consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers to common questions from international students about scholarships:
If you have any questions about the application process or about the federal government’s rules and regulations regarding scholarships, please contact the Research and Ethics Office at Saint-Paul University at the following email address: Recherche-Research@ustpaul.ca
1)Ìý For Master’s students:Ìý
For students applying to, or registered in, a master’s program with Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of CanadaÌý(SSHRC) or withÌýCanadian Institutes ofÌýHealth and ResearchÌý(CIHR).
December 1, 2025, by 8:00 p.m. (EST)
You must apply through theÌý by selecting ÐÔ°®Ñ§ÌÃ. The University will evaluate internally all the applications (through the bursary committees). The University is responsible for coordinating the selection process for the CGRS-M applications, and for communicating the results to the applicants and agencies.
To create a Canadian Common CV, select
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To create or access an application, select .
(*)ÌýStudents submitting a SSHRC or CIHR application can request their USP transcripts free of charge by sending an email to the Registrar’s Office:Ìýregistrar@ustpaul.ca, indicating the scholarship for which they are applying.
2) For Doctoral students:
For students applying to, or registered in, a doctoral program or a combined M.A./Ph.D. program in the social sciences or humanities.
October 15, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.
You must apply electronically. ÐÔ°®Ñ§Ìà sets its own internal deadline and will evaluate internally all the applications (through the bursary committees) before submitting them to SSHRC.
(*) Students submitting a SSHRC application can request their USP transcripts free of charge by sending an email to the Registrar’s Office:Ìýregistrar@ustpaul.ca, indicating the scholarship for which they are applying.
3) For Doctoral students:
October 15, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. The application must be submitted online. These applications use the eApproval Tool; the authorized official at the University will approve the applications electronically after they are submitted via ResearchNet by the students. Therefore the institutional signature page does not require a signature by hand.
(*)ÌýStudents submitting a CIHR application can request their USP transcripts free of charge by sending an email to the Registrar’s Office:Ìýregistrar@ustpaul.ca, indicating the scholarship for which they are applying.
4)
A tri-agency program to support Canadian graduate students as they build global linkages and international networks through exceptional research experiences at research institutions outside of Canada.
SSHRC deadlines:ÌýJune 10 each year. A second intake may be held on October 10, subject to availability of additional funds from the granting agencies (not guaranteed).