OAC Graduate Excellence Award in Soil Science and Carbon Sequestration

Endowed graduate fellowship supporting exceptional students pursuing MSc or PhD studies in soil microbiology, organic carbon cycling, and regenerative tillage.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Minimum 3.5/4.0 in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or agriculture
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Published bachelor’s or master’s research manuscript or honors thesis
Recommendation letters: Two letters from academic mentors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CAD $15,000 top-up stipend in addition to base departmental graduate assistantships
Application fee: CAD $120
Tuition / joining costs: CAD $7,900/year (Domestic) or CAD $22,800/year (International)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) - University of Guelph documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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