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Indigenous Graduate Scholarship (IGS)

The Indigenous Graduate Scholarship is awarded by SGPS to students who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit at the time of admission. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence and research potential.

To be considered for this award, students must complete the IGS application form normally before admission.

  • Overview
    The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies has developed the Indigenous Graduate Scholarship (IGS) to increase Indigenous graduate students' access to thesis-based programs and to support their academic success.
  • Value, duration and number of awards

     

    Two IGS awards are available per academic year: one at the master’s level and one at the doctoral level. Recipients may receive up to $10,000 per year for the standard duration of their program, normally two years for a master’s degree and four years for a doctoral degree. Graduate diploma programs are ineligible for this award.

    These scholarships are over and above the university’s current levels of minimum funding. Minimum funding may vary from program to program.

    This scholarship may be combined with other scholarships and awards.

  • Eligibility and GPA requirements

    To be considered eligible for support, candidates must:

    • Be Indian/First Nations, Non-Status Indian/First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
    • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
    • Plan to enrol in a full-time Ontario Tech University research-based program that leads to a graduate degree.
    • Have obtained an A- average (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.3 scale or 80 to 84 per cent) as calculated for admission. Consideration will be given to the full range of academic, personal, professional and cultural knowledge that applicants bring to scholarship.
  • Selection process

    Interested individuals should complete the Indigenous Graduate Scholarship (IGS) application form.  Please contact gradscholarships@ontariotechu.ca for more information. 

    Note: the application may close sooner if eligible candidates are selected before the closing date.

  • Next steps
    If you have any questions, please email gradfinance@ontariotechu.ca. In the subject line include your student number and the award you are inquiring about.