Scholarship
Ontario Trillium Scholarships
A scholarship program aimed at attracting the best international doctoral students to Ontario universities. It provides significant financial support to foster research and academic excellence.
About this scholarship
Ontario Trillium Scholarships is offered by Government of Ontario at phd level. The award is valued at $40,000 per year, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive $40,000 per year. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International doctoral students enrolled at Ontario universities.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Government of Ontario
- Award
- $40,000 per year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20