What is Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship?
The Vanier Canada Graduate (Vanier CGS) Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the Government of Canada. On 26th June 2023, the Government of Canada announced the acceptance of applications for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2023. This fully funded scholarship supports doctoral and master’s leading to PhD programs for both Canadian and international applicants for a duration of up to three years.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is available at all Canadian Universities. To apply for the Vanier CGS Scholarship, students and applicants need to apply directly to their preferred university, which will then nominate them for the Vanier Graduate Degree scholarships. The Vanier scholarship is recognized as one of the top 10 scholarships to study in Canada. Below, you will find more details about the Vanier Graduate scholarships for international students.
Details About Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2023
- Host Country: Canada
- Host Universities: All Canadian Universities
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- No of Scholarships: 166
- Who can Apply: Masters leading to Ph.D. and PhD
- Deadline: Nominating Deadline by Canadian Universities: 1st Nov 2023
- Deadline for Applicants: Each University has set a different deadline for students to submit applications for Vanier Graduate Scholarship for 2024.
Scholarship Value: $50,000 per year
Fields: Social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering, and health.
Scholarship Quota: Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually. A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
Who can Apply: Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign citizens.
For a list of Canadian Universities participating in the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship program, visit the official Vanier CGS website. You can also search on Google using the keywords “Vanier Canada Scholarship Universities” to find the eligible Canadian Universities for the Vanier CGS. The list will provide you with application deadlines for each university.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Vanier CGS, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or a foreign citizen
- Be nominated by only one Canadian institution that has received a Vanier CGS quota
- Be pursuing your first doctoral degree (including joint programs such as MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, or JD/PhD, MBA/PhD – if it has a demonstrated and significant research component)
For full details about the Vanier eligibility criteria, please refer to the official Vanier CGS eligibility page.
Winners of the Vanier Scholarship in 2022
If you’re interested in learning about past scholars and their portfolios, you can check the details of the Vanier Scholars 2022 for valuable tips and insights.
Steps to Apply for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2023
Follow these steps to apply for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2023:
- Apply to a Canadian university participating in the Vanier Canada program (refer to the link above).
- Check the deadline set by your chosen university.
- Submit your application to only one university for the Vanier CGS. The university will evaluate your profile and nominate you.
- Final decisions will be made by the Vanier committee.
Deadline:
Nominating Deadline by Canadian Universities: 1st Nov 2023.
Deadline for Applicants: Each University has set a different deadline for students to submit applications for Vanier Graduate Scholarship for 2024.
How to Apply:
Candidates cannot apply directly to the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program. Follow the application process provided on the official Vanier CGS website for detailed instructions.