Call for Applications: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Canada

Ednah Carrick June 25, 2024

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Closing Date: 30 October 2024

Call for Applications: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Canada

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

Valued at $50,000 per year for three years (non-renewable) during doctoral studies

Considers three equally weighted selection criteria: Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)

Selection Criteria

Academic Excellence
Research Potential
Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)

Timelines

July – November 2024	Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 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.
October 30, 2024 (20:00 EDT)	Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program.
November 2024 – March 2025	Review and evaluation of nominations.
Early April 2025	Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.
May 1, 2025, or September 1, 2025, or January 1, 2026	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.

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.