The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for the 2024 Canada Vanier Graduate Scholarships. Both domestic and international students who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply.

The Vanier Graduate Scholarships offer successful candidates $50,000 per year for three years. This grant supports research at top Canadian institutions.

Studying in Canada not only means you’ll be at world-class universities, but it also gives you a chance to obtain permanent residency after you finish your studies.

In this guide, you’ll find details about the scholarship and a step-by-step process to apply for it.

Government of Canada Vanier Graduate Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Canada
• Study Abroad: Yes, in Canada
• Category: Postgraduate and PhD Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All
• Reward: $50,000 per year
• Deadline: November 1, 2024

Scholarship Details

The Canada Vanier Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS), named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, Canada’s first francophone Governor General, aim to attract top-tier students to Canadian institutions. This program supports those who show leadership skills and outstanding academic performance in social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health.

If you’re interested and meet the requirements, it’s best to apply as soon as you can.

Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible, you need to:

• Be nominated by the institution where you plan to study.
• Be a Canadian or international student.
• Meet these criteria:
• Academic Excellence
• Research Potential
• Leadership (both potential and demonstrated ability)

Duration and Reward

• Duration: 3 years (non-renewable)
• Reward: $50,000 per year
• Funding Agencies:
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Required Documents

You’ll need to submit:

• A ResearchNet application form (including two letters of reference)
• A CCV (limited entries; see Completing the Common CV for details)
• Research Contributions (max. one page)
• A Personal Leadership Statement (max. 2 pages for English; max. 2.5 pages for French)
• Special Circumstances (optional, max. 0.5 page)
• Two Leadership letters of reference (max. 2 pages each)
• A Research Proposal (max. 2 pages for English; max. 2.5 pages for French)
• Project References (max. 5 pages)
• Transcripts

Method of Application

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Research: Start by looking into Canadian institutions via the Universities Canada website. Check each university’s website for information about their doctoral programs and potential research supervisors.
2. Quota Check: Consult the Vanier CGS quota page to ensure your chosen institution has a quota for your application year.

Competition Process:

• Initiation: You either inform the faculty at your chosen institution about your intent to apply, or the institution contacts you to start the nomination.
• Application Preparation: Prepare your application and submit it to your nominating institution by their internal deadline through ResearchNet.
• Internal Selection: The institution conducts its internal selection process.
• Forwarding: The institution sends the selected nominations to the Vanier-Banting Secretariat by November 1, 2024 (8:00 PM Eastern Time).
• Review: The Secretariat reviews the applications.
• Final Decision: The Tri-Agency Programs (TAP) Steering Committee makes the final decisions.
• Notification: Nominated candidates will be notified of the results in April 2025.

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Deadline: November 1, 2024

FAQs

1. Who can apply for the Vanier Graduate Scholarship?

Any domestic or international student who meets the eligibility criteria and is nominated by a Canadian institution can apply.

2. What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is November 1, 2024, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.

3. How much is the scholarship worth?

The scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year for three years, non-renewable.