Additional Graduate External Funding

Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council (NSERC)

The Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada supports the development of highly qualified Canadians engaged in a master's or doctoral degree in the natural sciences or engineering.

Information and application forms can be obtained at the council's website

Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Doctoral Research Award

CIHR Doctoral Research Awards are intended to provide special recognition and support to students who are pursuing a doctoral degree in health sciences. These candidates are expected to have an exceptionally high potential for future research achievement and productivity.

The program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. For information and application forms visit their website

Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association Scholarships and Fellowships

The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association offers three scholarships for graduate study up to amounts of $10,000 each. It also offers three fellowships for Religious Studies in the amounts of $10,000 each (graduate or undergraduate). These awards are available to statutory or voluntary members in good standing with the Association.

Application forms are available from:

Michael Haugh
Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA)
65 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2Y8

Applications must be submitted by April 1.

Henry Jackman Award

Each year, the University of Toronto Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International sponsors the Henry Jackman award in honour of the chapter's first president. The award ($500.00) will be presented to a student currently attending a Faculty/School of Education in the province of Ontario, including graduate programmes. A year's membership in University of Toronto Chapter PDK is also awarded.

Deadline date is normally in May.

Information and application forms can be obtained at the Chapter's website

Other Fellowships Awarded by Governement Agencies

There are other fellowships that OISE students may be eligible for. Please see:

The SGS (School of Graduate Studies) Bulletin Section 2 and Section 3 (in the financial support and exchange programs section)
The Grants Book located in the reference section of the OISE library

Links to other external scholarship websites

AUCC
Canada-US Fulbright Scholarship
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Fellowships and Awards
FinAid!
International Council for Canadian Studies Graduate Student Scholarships
Ontario Government Bursaries, Fellowships, and Scholarships
ScholarshipsCanada.com
Ontario School Counsellors' Association (OSCA)
Spencer Fellowship Programs

For further information, please feel free to email:
oise.gradfinasst@utoronto.ca

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