ONTARIO GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (OGS) PROGRAM

Application Deadline: Application, document, and review details for this scholarship vary by school. Check with your school’s Graduate Studies Office for details.

LOCATION: Canada

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program supports students in graduate studies at the master’s and doctoral levels who can apply for a merit-based scholarship through the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program. Awards are available to graduate students for all disciplines of academic study at participating schools in Ontario.

ELIGIBILITY:

OGS is a merit-based scholarship. Your application is assessed and ranked using criteria determined by the school you’re planning to attend.

To be considered, you must also meet the following criteria:

You’ll be in graduate studies in the master’s or doctoral level

You’ll be enrolled in a full-time program for 2 or more terms (21 to 52 weeks in total) for the academic year you’re submitting your application.

You’ll be attending one of the following participating Ontario school:

Participating Ontario Schools:

Brock University

Carleton University

University of Guelph

Lakehead University

Laurentian University

McMaster University

Nipissing University

OCAD University

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

University of Ottawa

Queen’s University

Ryerson University

University of Toronto

Trent University

University of Waterloo

Western University

Wilfrid Laurier University

University of Windsor

York University

Use your school’s OGS application. They are normally available in October.

If you’re applying to more than one graduate program at different schools, submit an OGS application for each school.

Contact the Graduate Studies Office at the school you’re planning to attend for details on their application process.

BENEFIT:

OGS awards are based on the number of terms of your consecutive studies within an academic year:

$10,000 for 2 consecutive study terms

$15,000 for 3 consecutive study terms

Each OGS award is issued for:

a minimum of 1 academic year (2 or 3 consecutive academic terms)

a maximum of 2 years (up to 6 consecutive academic terms).

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MFWA DPI JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: September 30, 2024.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and in partnership with Co-Develop, is launching Phase II of the Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to elevate public awareness, stimulate debates, foster inclusivity, and encourage participation and uptake of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPG) issues across West Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship seeks to host a cohort of 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.

Required attributes:

Ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others

Strong social and communication skills

An energetic, positive attitude to work; and

Proven record of diligent journalistic reporting backed by research

Basic knowledge, interest, or professional experience in ICTs and digitalisation issues

Application Process:

Interested candidates must complete the fellowship application form for their respective countries:

Ghana: https://forms.gle/ov4bHtCkkzHpmo697

Nigeria: https://forms.gle/mFSsFAMZq8G78YqR8

Togo: https://forms.gle/bvpSChKeSYYJer5x6

Benin: https://forms.gle/ajRqZJNer2ahPFJ46

Applications should include a 350-word statement of interest, a CV with two referees, a statement of support from the applicant’s media organization, and a copy of a national ID. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2024.

BENEFIT:

Training and mentorship opportunities

Reporting grants for Fellows (up to US$300 per story)

Monthly stipend of $250 per Fellow for the first three months of the Fellowship

Partner newsrooms will be supported with $1000 under a DPI/DPGs Newsroom Partnership Programme

Travel Grants to support best DPI/DPG Reporters to participate in international trainings or convenings that will further enhance their knowledge and capacity on DPI/DPG issues

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