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OGS Application and Information

Successful OGS applicants will be notified by May 2012.

 

Those of you who are planning on applying for admission into the MAcc program beginning January 2013 can now apply for OGS.

The OGS application deadline is Monday, October 3, 2011 - all applications should dropped off at HH 3159 by 4pm. This deadline may be subject to change.

For details on the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), and application procedures and forms, please visit the OGS website.

The Graduate Studies Office (GSO) has set up an additional website which provides helpful hints on how to apply for OGS. Please make sure you read through the application sample provided by the GSO (watch out for the hints in the yellow text boxes).

I recommend that you immediately start approaching faculty for recommendation letters. As we get closer to the OGS application deadline, faculty will be inundated with similar requests from other students.

Listed below are some frequently asked questions you may find useful:

What is the School of Accounting and Finance deadline date for OGS applications?

The SAF department deadline is Monday, October 3, 2011. Applications should be handed in to Jenny Rothwell at HH 3172 by 4pm. Math and Science students must check with their respective departments for OGS application deadlines.

Who is the School of Accounting and Finance OGS Scholarship Coordinator?

Jenny Rothwell will be handling all OGS applications, please make sure that transcript requests and academic assessement reports are sent to her office at Hagey Hall (HH 3172).

What is the required minimum GPA?

You must have a minimum GPA of 80% in order to apply for OGS - only the last twenty courses that you have taken are counted. Historically, OGS recipients have GPAs that range from the late 80s and above.

Is there any additional documentation I need to provide the department?

You must provide the department with a transcript request and a list of your referees as soon as possible. You can email this information to Jenny Rothwell at jrothwell@uwaterloo.ca.

Can I send in a fax or photocopy of the application?

All original forms must be submitted. The OGS review committee DOES NOT accept scans, photocopies, or faxes.

Where are the applications sent?

The university is responsible for processing your application and supporting documentation. You must submit your application (paper or printed after you submit your online application) to your current undergraduate department. If you are an AFM student, OGS applications should be dropped off at the School of Accounting and Finance; Math CA students should give their applications to the Math department co-ordinator; Science CA students should give their applications to the Science department co-ordinator.

Which discipline code should be used for the MAcc program?

The MAcc discipline code is 206 - Management and Administration Studies.

The MAcc is a two term program, how much of the total award amount will students be paid?

As students will only hold on to the OGS for two terms, the award sum paid out will be pro-rated.

Should transcripts be ordered by the student, or by the department assessing the application?

You must inform your department scholarship coordinator of your intent to apply for the OGS as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made to have your UW transcripts ordered before the department deadline.

Do I need to write a Statement of Interest and a Plan of Study?

No, only a Statement of Interest needs to be handed in. Please make sure your Statement of Interest has been carefully edited before handing it in.

How many reference letters are needed?

You are required to submit 2 Academic Assessment Reports.

What are some of the things I could include in my Statement of Interest?
Where can I get help with writing my Statement of Interest?

The Writing Centre provides help to students who need to improve the quality of their writing. Services provided are free. You may also approach faculty for their advice.

Can I staple the forms together?

Please do not staple the forms.

Note: If you have any questions or concerns, you can write to Jenny Rothwell at jrothwell@uwaterloo.ca