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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Canada · Toronto
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Minimum grade
A- average in each of the last two years of full-time study
Other conditions
  • You must be a new incoming doctoral student.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: New incoming doctoral students;
  • You must not be currently registered in a degree program at the University of Toronto at the undergraduate or graduate level.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Not be currently registered in a degree program at the University of Toronto at the undergraduate or graduate level;
  • You must have been or will be offered admission to a full-time doctoral program with a funding commitment beginning September of the upcoming academic year.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Have been or will be offered admission to a full-time doctoral program+ with a funding commitment beginning September of the upcoming academic year
  • You are encouraged to contact your prospective graduate unit when applying for admission to be considered for the scholarship.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants interested in being considered for the Connaught Doctoral Scholarships are encouraged to contact their prospective graduate unit when applying for admission to the University of Toronto.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Allowance
CA$10,000 a year
When it is paid
Two equal instalments of $5,000: the first within the first few weeks of September after fall registration, the second within the first few weeks of the winter session.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Apply for admission to a full-time doctoral program at the University of Toronto
    With whom
    You (applicant)
  2. Step 2: Contact your prospective graduate unit to be considered for the Connaught Doctoral Scholarship
    With whom
    You (applicant)
  3. Step 3: The graduate unit submits the nomination of candidates in the Winter session
    With whom
    Your graduate unit

Where to apply

University of Toronto - School of Graduate Studies (opens in a new tab) · University of Toronto

Official title (in English): Connaught Doctoral Scholarships

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of University of Toronto - School of Graduate Studies: sgs.utoronto.ca

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