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The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program was established to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering prestigious and competitive scholarships that help establish Canada as a global center of excellence in research and higher learning. The scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health.
Scholarship Worth: CAD 50,000 per year for three years
Level of Study: Doctoral
Nationality: Canadian and international students
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024 (Annually)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota to host Vanier scholars.
- Must be pursuing their first doctoral degree (including joint undergraduate/graduate research programs such as MD/PhD, DVM/PhD).
- Must not have completed more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2025.
- Must have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent.
- Must not hold, or have held, a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.
Application Procedure
- Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a Vanier CGS allocation.
- The application process involves submitting a research proposal, academic transcripts, letters of reference, and other required documents through ResearchNet, the online application system.
- Applicants should begin the process well in advance of the deadline, working closely with their nominating institution to ensure all materials are complete and compelling.
Scholarship Application
- The application is submitted via ResearchNet, following detailed instructions provided by the Vanier CGS program.
- Nominated candidates are evaluated by a selection committee, and the final selection is made based on academic excellence, research potential, and leadership abilities.
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