Connaught International Scholarship at University of Toronto 2026

Connaught International Scholarship at University of Toronto 2026

This award provides partial funding of CAD 10,000 annually to international students pursuing a PhD at the University of Toronto. The scholarship is tenable for the 2026 intake, with a submission deadline of 10 August 2026. It is administered by the University of Toronto and is intended for candidates who have received an offer of admission to a full‑time PhD program that includes a funding commitment beginning in September.

Key Details

• Degree level: PhD
• Field of study: All subjects offered by the university
• Provider: University of Toronto
• Scholarship value: Partial Funding, CAD 10,000 per year
• Eligibility: Open only to international applicants who are not currently enrolled in any degree program at the University of Toronto

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an international applicant (Canadian citizens and permanent residents are excluded)
• Must not be currently registered in any University of Toronto degree program
• Must have received or be receiving an offer of admission to a full‑time PhD program with a funding commitment starting in September of the award year
• Must have achieved at least an A‑ average in each of the last two years of full‑time study
• Must remain an international student at the time of initial funding disbursement

Value of the Scholarship

• $10,000 per year top‑up funding
• Added to a full funding package from the graduate unit; total combined support must be at least CAD 50,000 annually from Fall 2025 onward
• Renewable for 4–5 years, depending on program length

Application Process

There is no separate application form. Eligible candidates are automatically considered once they have secured admission and meet the stated criteria. For further information and to submit your application, please visit the official scholarship page: Connaught International Scholarship at University of Toronto 2026.