OpenFieldOCAD U Graduate Entrance Scholarship & Dean's Talent Award
Competitive entrance scholarship awarded to exceptional graduate applicants entering MFA, MDes, or MA programs in Digital Futures, Inclusive Design, or Contemporary Art.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 80% (A-) cumulative GPA in final two years of undergraduate study
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Exemplary creative portfolio and research statement
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic or professional letters of reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $5,000 to $12,000 entrance scholarship
- Application fee
- CAD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Merit award applied directly toward domestic or international tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official OCAD University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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