Check with the Centre for exact information concerning application procedures. These awards are intended primarily for Canadian citizens, but a small number may be offered to landed immigrants or holders of student visas. Preference is given to Ontario residents. Applicants normally should have a standing of at least A-minus. New students who apply for first admission to the Centre by February 1 are guaranteed consideration for this award, as are students currently enrolled in, and returning to, the same degree program.
Priority is given to outstanding Ph.D. students.
Masters candidates nearing completion of their degrees and intending to proceed to the Ph.D. should have their applications for the latter degree in to the School of Graduate Studies by February 1 if they are to be considered. No citizenship restrictions apply to this award. Students who have not applied for OGS must submit two letters of recommendation and a statement of research intent in order to be considered for a U of T Open. This material should be received at the Centre by the announced deadline for OGS applications. A Connaught Fellowship automatically carries with it a complete waiver of academic fees.