Ontario Trillium Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 7
- Components
- L 6.5 / R 6.5 / W 6.5 / S 6.5
- Study level
- PhD
- Deadline
- Varies by university
Last verified: 2026-03
About Ontario Trillium Scholarship
The Ontario Trillium Scholarship is designed to attract top international PhD students to Ontario's universities. Valued at $40,000 per year for up to four years, it is a nomination-based award where universities select candidates from their doctoral applicant pools. The scholarship is available across a wide range of disciplines.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 92
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Ontario Trillium requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all bands. Since universities nominate candidates, a strong IELTS score can set your application apart from other PhD applicants.
- 2Focus on IELTS Academic preparation — General Training is not accepted. Practice the academic reading passages and Task 1 graph descriptions that are unique to the Academic module.
- 3Deadlines vary by university, so check your target institution's timeline early. Take IELTS well in advance so your score is available when the university makes nomination decisions.
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