External Funding and Awards

All current and prospective graduate students are encouraged to apply for external funding. These are funds provided through federal and provincial departments and agencies, foundations, private companies and other sources. External funding can provide you additional financial support while you pursue your studies at Laurier. They also reinforce your academic resume and may assist in your career development.

Each external funding agency maintains its own policies regarding eligibility and the application process. For most of these programs, applications are made in the academic year prior to taking up the award. Applications completed this fall/winter will be to hold the award starting in the following spring or fall term. Applications may be made prior to admission to a program.

Provincial External Scholarships

Administered through the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, the Province of Ontario supports graduate students through their scholarship programs.

Questions? email ogs@wlu.ca

Applications for 2026-2027 are closed.

For applications to hold the award in 2027-2028, read further.

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs are jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and Ontario universities. OGS awards are merit-based scholarships available to domestic and international graduate students. QEII-GSST awards are merit-based scholarships availalbe to domestic students only.

Students must apply to the institution where they plan to hold the award. Students applying to a graduate program at more than one institution will be required to apply to each institution for consideration. Each university has a unique application procedure and deadline. The OGS cannot be transferred.

Scholarship Value

An OGS is valued at a maximum of $15,000 annually ($5,000 per term). An OGS must be held for a minimum of two terms (8 months for a total of $10,000) and can be held for up to three terms (12 months for a total of $15,000). The OGS is not automatically renewed, and a new application is required for each year's competition. A successful subsequent application is not guaranteed.

Minimum Academic Requirements

The applicant must, at minimum, meet the following OGS academic requirements:

If entering the first or second year of graduate studies at the time of application, the applicant must have an overall average of at least A- (or equivalent) in each of the last two years of study (or full-time equivalent).
Applicants entering the third year of graduate studies at the time of application must have an overall average of at least A- (or equivalent) on all graduate courses completed.
If the master’s or doctoral degree marks used for calculating an applicant’s grade point average (GPA) are not available (for example, courses were graded on a pass-fail or CR basis), then the university’s Graduate Studies Office will use the most recently available undergraduate or graduate marks to calculate a student’s GPA.
Eligibility averages are calculated using grades from your most-recent academic history up to August 31, 2026, regardless of program or relevance to your current or proposed program. Laurier is required to adhere to these parameters as dictated by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES).

Maximum Support

Master's students can receive the scholarship for a maximum of two years and doctoral students for a maximum of four years, subject to a lifetime maximum of six years per student.

In addition, lifetime maximums of six years of government-funded student awards must not have been exceeded by the applicant. Awards under the following programs will be counted toward this lifetime maximum:

Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (OGS)
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST)
Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)

Eligibility to hold an OGS and QEII-GSST

To hold an OGS or QEII-GSST award, recipients:

must register and remain enrolled as a full-time student at Wilfrid Laurier University in an eligible research based graduate program.
have achieved at least an A- average (or equivalent) in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent); or if the student has competed two years of graduate studies at the time of application, the student must only demonstrate an overall average of at least A- (or equivalent) on all graduate courses completed.
who withdraw, transfer to part-time status, complete degree requirements prior to the end of their award, or fail to complete the full academic term will be required to repay the funds received for the incomplete terms of study.
cannot hold an OGS award at the same time (or during any session) as a scholarship from SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, QEII-GSST from any given year.
may accept research assistantships, part-time teaching positions, or other paid employment that does not affect their status as a full-time graduate student at Wilfrid Laurier University.
must be in good standing with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Applicants who have defaulted on a Canada or Ontario Student Loan or have failed to make satisfactory repayment on a loan overpayment are ineligible. Students who have never applied for OSAP are in good standing.

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship or the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) will not be awarded to students after their fifth year of doctoral study.

How to Apply for the OGS at Laurier:

Eligible students that apply for the Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Research Scholarship (CGRS) programs will also be considered automatically for an OGS. All tri-agency and OGS requirements must be met to be awarded an OGS.

CGRS-M: Students who are eligible to apply for a CGRS-M at Laurier through the national Master’s competition will automatically be considered for an OGS or QEII-GSST (as applicable) to be held at Laurier. For incoming master’s students who apply for a CGRS-M, please remember to choose Laurier as one of the three universities to where you would like to submit your CGS-M application.
- DEADLINE: December 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET
CGRS-D: Students who are eligible to apply for a CGRS-D through Laurier's quotas are automatically considered for an OGS or QEII-GSST (as applicable).
- DEADLINE: October 5, 2026, at 11:59pm ET

Domestic applicants for admission to Laurier who did not apply for the CGRS M at Laurier or who applied for the CGRS D through another institution or directly to the tri-agencies may still be considered for the OGS by the program for which they are applying using their application for admission. No further application is required. OGS offered through admission are limited to one per eligible program.

At Laurier, there is no OGS application that is separate from the processes noted above.

Any awarded OGS or QEII-GSST's awarded by Laurier must be held at Laurier.

Further information on the CGRS-M and CGRS-D competitions can be found on this webpage under National External Scholarships.

National External Scholarships

The Government of Canada, in part through the Tri-Council Federal Funding Agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR), is a major supporter of high-quality graduate research. These awards are now all named the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Doctoral or Masters (CGRS D or CGRS M).

Transcripts for national competitions:

For those requiring WLU official transcripts for the CGRS M competition or who would prefer to submit official transcripts for the CGRS D, you can order hard copies to be sent to yourself to scan and upload in PDF format. Ensure you scan both sides to include the transcript legend as well. For faster service you can request to pick-up the transcript at Service Laurier. Please order these as early as possible and at least prior to September 18, 2026 for Doctoral competitions and November 1, 2026 for Master's competitions.

Drop-in One on One Sessions for CGRS Doctoral

These sessions will use a waiting room and students will be brought in one at a time to ask their questions or receive assistance.

Friday, August 14, 2026, 2-3pm - Zoom

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 3-4 pm - Zoom

Friday, September 25, 2026, 2-3pm - Zoom

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 3-4 pm – Zoom

If these times do not work for you, you can always reach out to Deborah Russell (drussell@wlu.ca) for an alternate time or send your questions via email.

Drop in sessions for the CGRS Master's competition will be posted later in September.

Slide deck from July 29, 2026 CGRS Doctoral presentation. Link to recording of session: TBD

This opportunity will open on or about September 2, 2026. The information provided below is current as of posting but will be updated as necessary by September 2, 2026.

The objective of the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship Master's (CGRS M) Program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies. The following information applies to the CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGRS M competitions.

Note: All CGRS M applicants (CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC) will find details and application instructions for this competition on the NSERC website in August.

Application Deadline

Applications for the fall 2026 CGRS M competition, for funding for the 2027/28 academic year are not yet open. The application deadline will be December 1, 2026, by 8 pm (ET).

Note: In order for applicants to submit their CGRS M application by the deadline, reference letters must be completed and uploaded to the Tri-Agency Research Portal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to communicate a deadline that is earlier than December 1 to their referees. The Tri-Agencies will not accept submissions after the December 1 (8 pm ET) deadline.

Please see the NSERC website for complete details and application instructions for the CGRS M competition for CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.

Value and Duration of Awards

As of September 1, 2024, these awards are valued at $27,000 for 12 months and are non-renewable. (subject to change).

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you must:

Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
Be enrolled in or intend to apply for full-time admission to an eligible^* graduate program at the master’s or doctoral level at a Canadian university with a CGRS M allocation.
As of Dec. 31 of the year of application, have completed between zero and 12 months of full-time studies (or full-time equivalent) in:
- The master’s program for which you are requesting funding.
- The doctoral program for which you are requesting funding, if you were admitted into a doctoral program directly from your bachelor’s program (i.e., you were never registered in a master’s program, or you are registered in a combined master’s-doctoral program).
- A master’s program, but are requesting funding for a doctoral program (e.g., a student who is fast-tracking from a master’s to a doctoral program within 12 months of starting their master’s and is seeking funding for the first 12 months of their doctoral program.
Not have previously held a CGS M or CGRS M.
Have achieved a first-class average, as determined by the host university, in the last two completed years of study (or full-time equivalent).
- At Laurier, we require an A- (10.0/12.0) or 80% average or each of the last two completed years of study (or full-time equivalent).
Submit a maximum of one CGRS M application per year (the Research Portal will allow one application to be submitted to up to three universities).

Application Procedure

To apply for the CGRS M scholarships, all applicants must complete and submit an application using the Research Portal. You will be required to include the Canadian Common CV. Carefully review the online instructions.

YouTube Video: CGS M – How to apply using the Research Portal

Transcripts

Applicants are expected to obtain official transcripts (issued to the student by the Office of the Registrar at the issuing institution) from all postsecondary institutions attended.
Transcripts are uploaded by the applicant via the Research Portal to the CGRS M application.
New and returning Laurier CGRS M applicants who are registered in the fall 2026 term must upload an up-to-date Laurier transcript to their CGRS M application (to show fall term registration at time of application).
See note above regarding Transcripts for national competitions about obtaining your WLU transcript.

The Research Portal will instruct applicants to select up to three universities where they wish to hold the award. Applicants may select universities on the application where:

They are currently enrolled in an eligible program of study and are continuing to pursue their studies.
They intend to apply for full-time admission to an eligible program of study if not currently enrolled at the university of their choice.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (or equivalent) at each Canadian university is responsible for coordinating the selection process for the CGRS M applications, and for communicating the results to the applicants and agencies. Laurier has separate selection committees for each research mandate (i.e., CIHR, SSHRC and NSERC).

Selection Criteria

Academic excellence (50%)
Research potential (30%)
Personal characteristics and interpersonal skills (20%)

*An eligible graduate program must include a significant research component that leads to the completion of a thesis, major research project, dissertation, scholarly publication, performance, recital and/or exhibit that is merit/expert-reviewed at the institutional level as a requirement for completion of the program. If the program requires additional admission into the major research component stream, this acceptance must be confirmed before you can hold the award. Coursework only programs are ineligible.

The three federal granting agencies, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) have harmonized the Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Doctoral (CGS D) Program. The CGRS D Program has a new common landing page as well a a harmonized application timeline and CGRS D program description.

The CGRS D program supports high-calibre students engaged in doctoral programs in all academic disciplines. This support allows scholars to fully concentrate on their doctoral studies, to seek out the best research mentors in their chosen fields and contribute to the Canadian research ecosystem during and beyond the tenure of their awards.

How to apply

Applications are completed online, and students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all the eligibility requirements and have adhered to the scholarship application guidelines.

CIHR Doctoral Applicants who are currently registered at Laurier or who were registered at Laurier at any time during the year of application and who will not be registered at another institution in the year of application must apply through Laurier. Laurier’s CIHR doctoral quota for the Fall 2026 competition is 3 (three).

Note: If you were not registered at an institution during the year of application, you must apply directly to CIHR.

Laurier’s internal applicant deadline to be considered for a CIHR Doctoral Award is Monday, October 5, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (ET). Completed applications submitted through Laurier’s quota must be submitted via ResearchNet by Laurier’s internal deadline.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to set a deadline of Friday, October 2, 2026, for their referees in order to ensure that referees submit their assessments prior to the internal applicant deadline. (Note: a completed application includes all components of the application; official transcripts and reference letters.)

Transcripts

Applicants must upload official or unofficial transcripts (issued to the student by the Office of the Registrar at the issuing institution or unofficial records of coursework downloaded from a student system such as LORIS) from all postsecondary institutions attended.
Transcripts are uploaded by the applicant via ResearchNet.
The Tri-Agencies will accept unofficial electronic transcripts. Laurier will accept the use of unoffiical transcripts at this time.
New and returning Laurier CIHR applicants who are registered in the fall 2026 term must upload an up-to-date Laurier transcript to their CIHR application (to show fall term registration at time of application).
See note above regarding Transcripts for national competitions about obtaining a WLU transcript.

Value and Duration of Award (as of September 1, 2024)

$40,000 per year for up to 36 months.

Eligibility

Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the application deadline date; or be an international student currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution.
Have completed no more than 36 months of full-time study in their doctoral program by December 31 of the year of application
Be applying for support to pursue a first PhD (or equivalent);
Submit only one doctoral award application in a given academic year;
Not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC;
You do not need to be admitted to a doctoral program at the time of application (applies to domestic applicants only)

Selection Criteria

Research ability and potential (50%).
Relevant experience and achievements obtained within and beyond academia (50%).

A complete list of eligibility guidelines and instructions on how to apply for this opportunity can be found on the CIHR Doctoral Research Award website.

SSHRC is holding information sessions for doctoral and postdoctoral applicants via Microsoft Teams.

Monday, 10 August 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). – Information session in French -Session Link
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ((UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)) – Information session in English - Session Link

Interested applicants are encouraged to register here.

The following is for general information only. See the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) website for full details.

To determine if your research falls under SSHRC's mandate, see the guidelines on Subject Matter Eligibility and Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency.

How to Apply

Applications are completed online, and students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all the eligibility requirements and have adhered to the scholarship application guidelines.

SSHRC Doctoral Applicants who are currently registered at Laurier or who were registered at Laurier at any time during the year of application and who will not be registered at another institution in the year of application must apply through Laurier. Laurier’s SSHRC doctoral quota for the Fall 2026 competition is 18 (eighteen).

Note: If you were not registered at an institution during the year of application, you must apply directly to SSHRC.

Laurier’s internal applicant deadline to be considered for a SSHRC Doctoral Award is Monday, October 5, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (ET). Completed applications submitted through Laurier’s quota must be submitted via SSHRC's online application portal by Laurier’s internal deadline.

Transcripts

Applicants must upload official or unofficial transcripts (issued to the student by the Office of the Registrar at the issuing institution or unofficial academic transcripts downloaded from a student system such as LORIS) from all postsecondary institutions attended.
Transcripts are uploaded by the applicant via SSHRC's online application portal.
The Tri-Agencies will accept unofficial electronic transcripts. Laurier will accept the use of unofficial transcripts at this time.
New and returning Laurier SSHRC applicants who are registered in the fall 2026 term must upload an up-to-date Laurier transcript to their SSHRC application (to show fall term registration at time of application).
See note above regarding Transcripts for national competitions about obtaining a WLU transcript.

Value and Duration of Award

$40,000 per year for up to 36 months.

Eligibility for the SSHRC CGRS D Program

Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the application deadline date; or be an international student currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution.;
Have completed no more than 36 months of full-time study in their doctoral program by December 31 of the year of application;
Be applying for support to pursue a first PhD (or equivalent);
Not be under SSHRC sanction for financial or research misconduct;
Submit only one doctoral award application in a given academic year;
Not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC;
You do not need to be admitted to a doctoral program at the time of application (applied to domestic applicants only).

Selection Criteria

Research ability and potential (50%).
Relevant experience and achievements obtained within and beyond academia (50%).

Conditions of Award

At time of taking up scholarship, you must be undertaking an eligible program of study in the social sciences and humanities.
Doctoral scholarships may be held at any recognized university in Canada or abroad (provided that the holder is a domestic student and has earned at least one previous degree from a Canadian university).

NSERC is holding information sessions for doctoral and postdoctoral applicants via Microsoft Teams.

These sessions will be hosted as live Q&A MS teams meetings. The program descriptions are available online and we are currently reviewing the tutorial videos on the NSERC YouTube channel. Before attending a session, participants must read the relevant program description and come prepared with their questions.

Please attend any of the sessions that best suits your schedule. Registration is not required to attend a session.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (in English) - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) Link: Click here to join the session
Thursday, August 27, 2026 (in French) - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) Link: Click here to join the session
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (in French) - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) Link: Click here to join the session
Thursday, September 3, 2026 (in English) -10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) Link: Click here to join the session
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (in English) - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) Link: Click here to join the session
Thursday, September 10, 2026 (in English) - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET) Link: Click here to join the session

NSERC Resources Playlist - Scholarships & Fellowships program application tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ox0GB7vXYlhaAY7mEqwmMqYK9TGCp1E

The following is for general information only. See the NSERC website for full details. Tips for applicants are available in NSERC's Resource Videos.

To ensure your research project falls within NSERC's mandate, refer to Selecting the Appropriate Federal Granting Agency.

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted using Form 201 in the online application system. Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet the eligibility requirements and have adhered to the scholarship application guidelines. If you have not used NSERC's Online System in the past, you will first need to register.

NSERC Doctoral Applicants who are currently registered at Laurier or who were registered at Laurier at any time during the year of application and who will not be registered at another institution in the year of application must apply through Laurier. Laurier’s NSERC doctoral quota for the Fall 2025 competition is 7 (seven).

Note: If you were not registered at an institution during the year of application, you must apply directly to NSERC.

Laurier’s internal applicant deadline to be considered for a NSERC Doctoral Award is Monday, October 5, 2026, by 11:59pm (ET). Completed applications submitted through Laurier’s quota must be submitted via NSERC's online application portal by Laurier’s internal deadline.

Transcripts

Applicants must upload official or unofficial transcripts (issued to the student by the Office of the Registrar at the issuing institution or unofficial records of coursework downloaded from a student system such as LORIS) from all postsecondary institutions attended.
Transcripts are uploaded by the applicant via NSERC's online application portal.
The Tri-Agencies will accept unofficial electronic transcripts. Laurier will accept the use of unofficial transcripts at this time.
New and returning Laurier NSERC applicants who are registered in the fall 2026 term must upload an up-to-date Laurier transcript to their SSHRC application (to show fall term registration at time of application).
See note above regarding Transcripts for national competitions about obtaining a WLU transcript.

Value and Duration of Award

$40,000 per year for up to 36 months.

Eligibility for the NSERC CGRS D programs:

Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, as of the application deadline date; or an international student currently enrolled at a Canadian instititution.
Have completed no more than 36 months of full-time study in their doctoral program by December 31 of the year of application
Be applying for support to pursue a first PhD (or equivalent);
Submit only one doctoral award application in a given academic year;
Not have already received a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC;
You do not need to be admitted to a doctoral program at the time of application; you must intend to pursue, in the following year, full-time graduate studies and research at the doctoral level in an area supported by NSERC.
You may submit only one application per year to either CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC.

Selection Criteria

Research ability and potential (50%).
Relevant experience and achievements obtained within and beyond academia (50%).

Conditions of Award

To hold the award, you must:

Have been unconditionally accepted into a doctoral degree program recognized by NSERC.
Be registered full-time (part-time, if special conditions apply) in a graduate studies program at an eligible university.

The following is for general information only. Please see the Trudeau Scholars Program website for full details.

Information for the Fall 2026 competition have not yet been released. This page will be updated once that informatoin and dates are known.

Applications are available online as of September 9, 2025 and are due by November 17, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) and students are responsible for ensuring they have met all the eligibility requirements and have adhered to the scholarship application guidelines.

Value

Up to $50,000 per year for three years to cover tuition and reasonable living expenses.
Up to $20,000 per year for three years as a research, networking, and travel allowance. This funding may also be used for activities related to the learning of languages.

Eligibility

You must be already accepted into a doctoral program for January 2026 or be in year one or two of a full-time doctoral program in the humanities or social sciences at the time of application. Applications from fields such as engineering, business, health sciences, or the natural and applied sciences are also welcome, provided the research clearly relates to one or more of the Foundation’s four themes.
Your doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Foundation’s Four Themes:
- Human Rights and Dignity
- Responsible Citizenship
- Canada and the World
- People and their Natural Environment
Be a Canadian citizen enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian or foreign institution, or a non-Canadian (permanent resident or foreign national) enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution.

The Trudeau Foundation is looking for those who can demonstrate:

Academic excellence and intellectual capacity
Commitment and openness to engaging with a plurality of perspectives
Leadership and engagement
Agility and resiliance

How to apply and deadlines:

All applicants apply directly to the Trudeau Doctoral Scholarship competition via a new application platform. See the Trudeau Foundation website for complete details and application instructions.
Questions: scholarships2026@trudeaufoundation.ca

Other External Funding Opportunities

The following scholarships are predominantly for graduate students. For postdoctoral awards, visit the Funding for Postdoctoral Fellows page and see the Mitacs accordion below.

Canadians count on the Bank of Canada to think ahead, inspire confidence and include everyone. That’s why they:

challenge the status quo in pursuit of better answers
live up to our commitments and communicate transparently about our work
welcome and learn from people with diverse perspectives, knowledge and experiences
encourage students from diverse communities to further their education in fields related to the Bank’s work and offer them an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience

Scholarship Award for Post-Secondary Students

These Can$8,000 scholarships are awarded to assist students with disabilities, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, Francophone and those who identify as a member of a visible minority group or racialized group to help remove barriers to education and support greater diversity in our workforce.

In addition to the award, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity at the Bank, with mentorship by a Bank employee.

To be considered for one of these scholarships, you must:

be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
be pursuing post-secondary studies (university or college)—either full-time or part-time—in a field related to the Bank’s work, including:
- economics and finance:economics, computer science, mathematics or statistics, commerce or business administration with a finance major
- administration and operations:financial services, administration and business, project management, human resources, accounting, communications and web development, internal audit, currency production, knowledge and information management, security
- information technology and cyber security:software development, network engineering, solution architecture, project management, business analysis, cyber security
have an overall average grade of 70 percent or higher

You can submit your application online between early March to end of May; please refer to the job posting for the specific application deadline.

Master’s Scholarship Award for Women

The Bank values the contributions of women in economics and finance and awards scholarships to support women in these specializations. This award also:

promotes the pursuit of graduate studies in Economics and Finance among women at the undergraduate level or those who have completed an undergraduate degree
proactively contributes to building a gender-balanced talent pool for the economics and finance professions in central banking

These Can$10,000 scholarships are awarded to women specializing in economics and finance. In addition to the award, successful candidates may be offered a work opportunity, with mentorship by a Bank employee. They may also be able to attend a learning event at the Bank related to central banking, economics or finance (e.g., lecture, conference, networking event).

To be considered for one of these scholarships, you must:

be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
be in the final two years of an undergraduate program or have completed an undergraduate degree
plan to pursue a master’s degree in Economics or Finance
have an overall average grade of 70 percent or higher

Women currently enrolled in a master’s program in Economics or Finance are not eligible for this scholarship.

The online application period begins in September; please refer to the job posting for specific application deadline.

Please use the links in the titles above to learn more about these opportunities and how to apply.

External Funding and Awards

Provincial External Scholarships

National External Scholarships

Transcripts for national competitions:

Drop-in One on One Sessions for CGRS Doctoral

Application Deadline

Value and Duration of Awards

Eligibility

Application Procedure

Selection Criteria

How to apply

Value and Duration of Award (as of September 1, 2024)

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

Value and Duration of Award

Eligibility for the SSHRC CGRS D Program

Selection Criteria

Conditions of Award

Value and Duration of Award

Eligibility for the NSERC CGRS D programs:

Selection Criteria

Conditions of Award

Value

Eligibility

The Trudeau Foundation is looking for those who can demonstrate:

How to apply and deadlines:

Other External Funding Opportunities

Who can Apply

How to Apply

Award Conditions

Mitacs

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External Funding and Awards

Provincial External Scholarships

Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) - Open to Domestic and International Students

National External Scholarships

Transcripts for national competitions:

Drop-in One on One Sessions for CGRS Doctoral

CGRS M - Canada Graduate Research Scholarships Master's (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) - Open to Domestic Students only

Application Deadline

Value and Duration of Awards

Eligibility

Application Procedure

Selection Criteria

CGRS D - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (Doctoral)

How to apply

Value and Duration of Award (as of September 1, 2024)

Eligibility

Selection Criteria

CGRS D - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) (Doctoral)

Value and Duration of Award

Eligibility for the SSHRC CGRS D Program

Selection Criteria

Conditions of Award

CGRS D - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) (Doctoral)

Value and Duration of Award

Eligibility for the NSERC CGRS D programs:

Selection Criteria

Conditions of Award

Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship (domestic and international students)

Value

Eligibility

The Trudeau Foundation is looking for those who can demonstrate:

How to apply and deadlines:

Other External Funding Opportunities

*NEW* Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC) Graduate Research Opportunities in India

Who can Apply

How to Apply

Award Conditions

Mitacs

Mitacs

SSHRC Impact Awards

John W. Davies Memorial Award

Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC)

W.L. Mackenzie King Memorial Scholarships

Scholarships Canada

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario Graduate Student Scholarship Program

Bank of Canada Scholarships

Hilary M. Weston Scholarship

John Charles Polanyi Prizes

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