Nipissing University Canada OGS Scholarships 2026 Now Open

• Successful recipients receive **CAD 15,000 per academic year**, disbursed over the course of one year. • While the OGS does not always cover full tuition, it helps offset **tuition fees and living expenses** for graduate students. • The award can often be combined with other institutional funding, assistantships or bursaries to further reduce financial strain.

• Applicants must plan to enrol **full-time** in a master’s or doctoral programme at Nipissing University in 2026. • Both **Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students** with a valid Canadian study permit can apply. • Academic excellence is key: candidates typically need a cumulative average equivalent to an **A- (80 %) or higher**. • Candidates must not have exceeded the lifetime maximum of **six years of government-funded graduate awards** under programmes like OGS or major federal research scholarships.

• Applicants must submit **official transcripts** from all post-secondary institutions attended. • **Academic assessment forms and reference letters** must be provided, with referees sending these directly to the graduate studies office. • Ensuring complete and accurate documentation before the deadline is crucial, as missing or unofficial records can disqualify an application.

• The deadline for submitting the OGS application for the 2026 cohort is **January 14, 2026**. • Applications are submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies at Nipissing University. • Early preparation of your admission and scholarship materials is recommended to meet this deadline.