Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for International Students to Study in Study: Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for International Students to Study in Study
Vanier Scholars 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
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for International Students to Study in Study
Named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, the first francophone Governor General of Canada, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students.
- Valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies
- Considers three equally weighted selection criteria: Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)
Vanier CGS overview
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 centre of excellence in research and higher learning. Vanier Scholars 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.
Scope
- Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually
- A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
Value
- $50,000 per year
Duration
3 years (non-renewable)
Scholarships are distributed equally between the three federal granting agencies:
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Selection Criteria
Timelines
| July – November 2023 | Applicants seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit application package. |
| Internal Deadline (varies) | Deadline to submit application to the nominating institution. Contact nominating institution for specific date. |
| November 1, 2023 (20:00 EDT) | Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program. |
| November 2023 – March 2024 | Review and evaluation of nominations. |
| Early April 2024 | Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet. |
| May 1, 2024, or September 1, 2024, or January 1, 2025 | Payments begin. |
Features
The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both 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.
DEADLINE: November 1, 2023 (20:00 EDT)
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