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 achievem
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 achievem
ent in graduate
studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or
engineering and health.
Up
to 167 scholarships are awarded annually.
A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
to 167 scholarships are awarded annually.
A total of up to 500 scholarships are active at any time.
Value
$50,000
per year
per year
Duration
3
years (non-renewable)
years (non-renewable)
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available for pursuing Ph.D. level at Canadian universities.
Level: Scholarships
are available for pursuing Ph.D. level at Canadian universities.
Study
Subject(s): Scholarships
are provided to study any one of the courses offered by the Canadian
universities.
Subject(s): Scholarships
are provided to study any one of the courses offered by the Canadian
universities.
Scholarship
Award: Each
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year.
Award: Each
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year.
Scholarship
can be taken in Canada
can be taken in Canada
Eligibility: Canadian citizens,
permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to be nominated
for a Vanier CGS. To be considered for a Vanier CGS, applicants must:
permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to be nominated
for a Vanier CGS. To be considered for a Vanier CGS, applicants must:
- be
nominated by only one Canadian institution, which must have received a
Vanier CGS quota; - be
pursuing your first doctoral degree (including joint
undergraduate/graduate research program such as MD/Ph.D., DVM/Ph.D.,
JD/PhD – if it has a demonstrated and significant research component).
Note that only the Ph.D. portion of a combined degree is eligible for
funding; - intend
to pursue, in the summer semester or the academic year following the
announcement of results, full-time doctoral (or a joint graduate program
such as: MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD) studies and research at the nominating
institution; Note that only the Ph.D. portion of a combined degree is
eligible for funding; - not
have completed more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2017
(see calculating months of doctoral studies below); - have
achieved a first-class average, as determined by your institution, in each
of the last two years of full-time study or equivalent. Candidates are
encouraged to contact the institution for its definition of a first-class
average - must
not hold, or have held, a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from
CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC to undertake or complete a doctoral degree.
Nationality: Canadian and
international students can apply for these Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
international students can apply for these Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants
must have their previous degree.
Requirement: Applicants
must have their previous degree.
Test
Requirement: No
Requirement: No
English
Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home
country will often need to meet specific English language/other language
requirements in order to be able to study there.
Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home
country will often need to meet specific English language/other language
requirements in order to be able to study there.
How
to Apply: The
mode of applying is online.
to Apply: The
mode of applying is online.
How
to Apply: The
mode of applying is online.
to Apply: The
mode of applying is online.
Timelines
|
July
– November |
Applicants
seek a nominating institution, prepare and submit the application package. |
|
Internal
Deadline |
to
submit application to the nominating institution. Contact nominating institution for specific date. |
|
November
2, 2016 (20:00 ET) |
Deadline
for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program. |
|
November
2016 – March 2017 |
Review
and evaluation of nominations. |
|
March
30, 2017 |
Results
released. |
|
May
1, 2017, September 1, 2017 or January 1, 2018 |
Payments
begin. |
