Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (Ontario) with participating universities

Partially funded

Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST)

Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (Ontario) with participating universities, Canada

Scholarship overview

The QEII-GSST is a merit-based scholarship for master's and doctoral students in approved research programs in science and technology disciplines at participating Ontario universities.

Each award is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario (two thirds) and the school (one third).

Award Information

  • Graduate studies at the master's or doctoral level in an approved science and technology research program
  • Full-time for 2 or more terms (21 to 52 weeks in total) in the academic year of application
  • Attending a participating Ontario university
  • Applications are ranked using criteria determined by the school
  • $10,000 for 2 consecutive study terms
  • $15,000 for 3 consecutive study terms
  • Minimum 1 academic year, maximum 2 years (up to 6 consecutive terms)
  • Lifetime maximums: master's 2 academic years, doctoral 4, all students 6
  • Dates vary by school; applications are normally available in October
  1. Use your school's QEII-GSST application, normally available in October.
  2. Submit one application per school if applying to programs at different schools.
  3. Contact the Graduate Studies Office for the process.

Official links

How selection works

Ranked by the school using its own criteria.

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