Last date
01/05/2026
Reward
2,937,900
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
TORONTO CONNAUGHT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
University of Toronto’s Connaught International Scholarship is designed as a top-up program that supports international students, enrolling in a doctoral program at the institution.
- Region
- International Region : Canada
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 01/05/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is May 01, 2026.
Eligibility
Nominees must: A. Be international applicants (Citizens and permanent residents of Canada are ineligible); B. Not be currently registered in a degree program at the University of Toronto at the undergraduate or graduate level; C. Have been or will be offered admission to a full-time doctoral program* with a funding commitment beginning September of the upcoming academic year; and D. Have achieved an A - average in each of the last two years of full-time study.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 2,937,900 Value & Duration A. The scholarship is provided as a $10,000 top-up, in addition to the program’s normal funding package (base amount + tuition and fees), to a combined total of no less than $35,000 annually (29,37,987 Rs.) B. Where a unit’s funding package is less than $25,000, the Connaught top-up will be increased to bridge the difference in the unit’s normal funding package so the combined total is $35,000; C. The graduate unit is responsible for providing recipients with the program’s normal level of funding, which may consist of various internal and external funding sources, including awards, such as a University of Toronto Fellowship (UTF), on-campus employment (e.g., teaching assistantships), and/or research assistantships; D. The cost of UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) coverage is in addition to the cost of tuition and incidental fees and should be factored into the program’s funding for Connaught Scholars; and E. The Connaught is renewable on an annual basis in accordance with the program’s normal period of funding (i.e., for a total of 4-5 years*, up to a maximum of 5 years) provided the student remains eligible, in good academic standing, and meets the terms and conditions of the award. *A 5th year is available for programs that have a 5-year funding commitment. No Information Available
Application
No Information Available
- Nominations are made by graduate units in the Winter session based on admission applications that are completed and submitted by or before the graduate units’ admission application deadline.
- Applicants interested in being considered for the Connaught International Scholarship for Doctoral Students are encouraged to contact their prospective graduate unit when applying for admission to the University of Toronto.
Selection process
Selections of Connaught International Scholarship for Doctoral Students will be on several factors, apart from the fulfilment of eligibility criteria. Some of these factors include:
- Exams taken to study in Canada
- Academic achievements
- Research Proposal
- Publications Other Info Interruption of Award: An award may be interrupted after it has been activated and held for a minimum one session, if the award holder is taking a leave of absence and the following conditions are met: A. Leave of absences must be approved by the graduate unit before notifying the GAO B. a copy of the completed SGS Leave of Absence form must be provided to the GAO including any supporting documentation C. the end date of the award will be extended by the duration of the leave Interruption requests will be considered only for the reasons outlined below for a period of up to 3 sessions (12 months): A. Parental or family-related responsibilities: An interruption can be requested should the award holder be required to take a leave of absence due to parental leave or family care responsibilities including child care and primary-care giver responsibilities. Documentation required B. Medical: An interruption can be requested if an award holder is experiencing medical issues and must take a leave of absence. Documentation required, e.g., note from a doctor or health care professional C. Relevant Work Experience: An interruption can be requested to gain relevant work experience through full-time employment or internship. Documentation required, e.g., letter from employer Note: Should a deferment or interruption need to be extended, it may be approved one session at a time with the graduate unit’s approval of the extension. Reinstatement of award: One month prior to returning from a leave of absence, it is the award holder’s responsibility to inform the GAO in order to re-instate any remaining terms. If award holders do not inform the GAO of their return, they may experience a delay in receiving the instalment for their first session upon their return.
Contact
Phone: 416-978-2386 Email: tara.lock@utoronto.ca For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/