Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and awards for graduate students pursuing Master’s and PhD programmes. The funding opportunities include university-funded awards as well as external scholarships from Canadian research councils, government programmes and professional organisations. For the 2026–2027 academic cycle, several opportunities have upcoming deadlines, including the Fall 2026 Graduate Donor-Funded Awards and the 2027–2028 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS). Laurentian University Graduate Funding Laurentian University provides graduate students with several forms of financial support. One university-funded opportunity is the Dean’s Entrance Scholarship, which is automatically awarded to a limited number of meritorious students and does not require a separate application. The scholarship is valued at: Master’s: $1,500 Doctoral: $3,000 The number and value of awards may vary depending on available funding, and scholarships are normally awarded during the Fall term. Fall 2026 Graduate Donor-Funded Awards Applications are currently open for Laurentian University’s Fall 2026 Graduate Donor-Funded Awards. Students who are currently registered in a graduate programme during the competition period are eligible and encouraged to apply. The awards are supported through university and donor funding and may vary according to the specific award and availability. Application deadline: October 31, 2026 Applicants should review the available awards and their individual eligibility requirements before submitting an application. Ontario Graduate Scholarship 2027–2028 The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based scholarship available to Master’s and doctoral students who are, or will be, enrolled in full-time studies during the 2027–2028 academic year. Laurentian University has opened its institutional application process for the 2027–2028 competition. Applicants are required to select the appropriate application form based on their residency status. Both domestic and international applicants can access the relevant application route through Laurentian University. Application deadline: January 31, 2027 Applicants must also provide two references. Referees are required to complete the designated referee submission form directly. At the provincial level, the OGS is a merit-based award available across disciplines at participating Ontario universities. The Ontario government states that awards can be worth up to $15,000 for three consecutive study terms, depending on the award period. External Master’s Scholarships Laurentian also lists several major Canadian research council scholarships for graduate students. The CIHR Master’s, NSERC Master’s and SSHRC Master’s awards are each valued at $27,000 for 12 months. They are intended respectively for eligible research in health-related fields, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities. The listed eligibility for these Master’s-level awards is generally limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, so international applicants should carefully verify eligibility before applying. The listed application deadline is December 1. External Doctoral Scholarships Laurentian lists doctoral funding from the three major Canadian research councils. The CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC doctoral scholarships are each valued at $40,000 per year for up to 36 months, or three years. The awards cover different research areas: CIHR: Health-related doctoral research NSERC: Natural sciences and engineering SSHRC: Social sciences and humanities Laurentian’s current listing indicates a October 17 deadline for these doctoral competitions. CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC have separate application systems, and applicants should use the appropriate agency portal. Importantly, Laurentian’s listing states that eligible doctoral applicants can include international students for these three doctoral awards, subject to the detailed agency requirements. Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship Another major doctoral opportunity listed by Laurentian is the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship supports doctoral research in the humanities and social sciences connected to themes including: Human Rights and Dignity Responsible Citizenship Canada and the World People and their Natural Environment The 2027 scholarship application period runs from September 1 to November 6, 2026, and both Canadian and international students are eligible to apply, subject to the Foundation’s requirements. Other Graduate Awards Laurentian’s graduate funding page also highlights specialised opportunities, including the Autism Scholars Award, Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award, John Charles Polanyi Prizes, research travel supplements and architecture-related scholarships. For example, the Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award provides funding for eligible Canadian and permanent-resident researchers working on women’s health, with awards ranging from $25,000 at the Master’s level to $50,000 at the postdoctoral level, plus research allowances. Why These Scholarships Are Valuable Laurentian’s graduate funding portfolio provides opportunities across a broad range of disciplines, from health and engineering to social sciences, humanities, architecture and interdisciplinary research. Students can potentially combine university-level funding with external scholarship opportunities, depending on the rules of each award. Laurentian also encourages students to explore available scholarships and bursaries early because eligibility, application procedures and deadlines vary between programmes. How to Successfully Apply Applicants should begin by identifying awards for which they meet the academic, residency, programme and research requirements. They should then carefully review the specific application instructions because some awards are administered by Laurentian University while others require direct applications to external funding agencies. Applicants should also prepare strong research proposals or statements where required, select appropriate referees well in advance and ensure that supporting documents are submitted before the applicable deadline. Because several opportunities have different eligibility restrictions, particularly regarding Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, international applicants should pay particular attention to the residency requirements of each award. Key Opportunities and Deadlines Fall 2026 Graduate Donor-Funded AwardsDeadline: October 31, 2026 CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Doctoral ScholarshipsDeadline: October 17, 2026Value: $40,000 per year for up to three years Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship 2027Deadline: November 6, 2026 CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Master’s ScholarshipsDeadline: December 1, 2026Value: $27,000 for 12 months Ontario Graduate Scholarship 2027–2028Deadline: January 31, 2027 VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY Applicants should verify the eligibility criteria, award values, deadlines and application procedures on the relevant official website before submitting an application. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and WPChannel Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) does not take ownership or credit for the opportunities shared on this platform. 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