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23 June 2025
Purpose
Students in science and technology at the master’s and doctoral levels can apply for a merit-based scholarship through the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) Program.
Awards are available to graduate students in approved research programs in science and technology disciplines at participating schools in Ontario.
Each award is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario (two thirds) and the school offering the award (one third).
How much can I get
QEII-GSST awards are based on the number of your consecutive terms of studies within an academic year:
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$10,000 for 2 consecutive study terms
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$15,000 for 3 consecutive study terms
Each award is issued for:
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a minimum of 1 academic year (2 or 3 consecutive academic terms)
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a maximum of 2 years (up to 6 consecutive academic terms)
Lifetime award maximums
The QEII-GSST award maximums are:
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Master’s students: 2 academic years
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Doctoral students: 4 academic years
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Lifetime maximum (all students): 6 academic years
Who is eligible
QEII-GSST is a merit-based scholarship. Your application is assessed and ranked using criteria determined by the school you’re planning to attend.
To be considered, you must also meet the following criteria:
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You’ll be in graduate studies in the master’s or doctoral level.
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You’ll be enrolled in a full-time program for 2 or more terms (21 to 52 weeks in total) for the academic year you’re submitting your application.
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You’ll be attending one of the following participating Ontario schools: