The Canadian Government annually invites Canadian and International students to a doctoral scholarship of its Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program. Up to 166 best candidates are selected through the three Government approved awarding institutions or agencies to receive research awards valued at $50,000 each year.
Scholarship Description
The Government of Canada launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program in 2008 to strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global center of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars are to demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health research.
Scholarship Value
The winners of this award may expect to receive up to $50,000 per year for three years.
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Level and Area of Studies
Doctoral program in the field of Social sciences and humanities, science and engineering, health and leadership skills.
Place of Study
At any Canadian university.
Eligibility and Criteria
The basic requirements of this Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is that the candidates who must be nominated by a Canadian university with a Vanier program allocation should be eligible:
- By Citizenship: Canadian citizens; Permanent Residents of Canada; or Foreign Citizens
- By Areas of Research: In Health Research; Natural Sciences and/or Engineering; Social sciences and humanitiesÂ
Further details of the candidates eligibility criteria can be read at the official application webpage.
Applicants Nationality
Canadian and other nationalities are eligible to apply.
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Application Procedure
Eligible candidates are usually nominated by the university at which they are enrolled to study. Candidates cannot apply directly to the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program. Please see the nomination process at the official website.
Application Window
July to October, yearly.
