Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

At a glance
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)

Next important date
For students:
Consult nominating institution for submission deadline.

For nominating institutions:
Deadline: October 30, 2024 (20:00 EDT).

Nomination process
Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota* to host Vanier scholars. Candidates should only seek a nomination from the institution at which they want to study.

*The term “quota” refers to the maximum number of nominations an institution can forward to the national competition.

Eligibility and Citizenship:

Canadian citizens
Permanent residents of Canada
Foreign citizens
Areas of research:

Health research
Natural sciences and/or engineering
Social sciences and humanities

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