Introducing the 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship: Apply Now!
Applications are currently open for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025. This prestigious scholarship program was established in 2008 in honor of Major-General Georges P. Vanier.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) is instrumental in helping Canadian institutions attract highly talented doctoral students to pursue their studies at distinguished Canadian universities.
Each year, the program awards up to 166 scholarships to candidates from all nationalities.
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Therefore primary objective of the scholarship is to identify and support exceptional doctoral students, thereby enhancing Canada’s reputation as a leading global center for research and higher education.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship covers a wide range of fields, including social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health-related disciplines. Selection criteria emphasize academic excellence, research potential, and leadership qualities.
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It’s important to note that the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is available at all Canadian universities. Interested students must apply directly to their chosen university for the Vanier CGS Scholarship.
Subsequently, universities nominate suitable candidates for the Vanier Graduate Scholarship.
Benefits of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025:
Recipients receive an annual grant of $50,000 for three years to support their Ph.D. studies at their chosen Canadian institution.
Eligibility Criteria:
— Open to foreign nationals, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents.
— Must secure a Vanier CGS quota and be nominated by a single Canadian institution.
— Pursuing their first doctorate (including joint programs such as MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD, or MBA/PhD) with a significant research component.
— Must have achieved a first-class average in their final two years of coursework.
Required Documents:
— ResearchNet application form.
— Two reference letters.
— CV/Resume.
— Research contributions statement (up to one page).
— Personal leadership statement (up to two pages).
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— Two leadership reference letters.
— Research proposal (up to two pages).
— Project preferences (up to five pages).
— Academic transcripts and certificates.
How to Apply:
Before applying for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS), ensure that your chosen Canadian university has a quota for the Vanier CGS.
Direct applications for the Vanier scholarship are not accepted. Applicants must apply to Canadian universities participating in the Vanier Canada network. Candidates must also be nominated by their respective institutions.
The application for the Vanier CGS is completed online through ResearchNet. Pay attention to specific deadlines set by each university, as they may vary.
When applying for the Vanier scholarship, you may apply to only one university. The nominated university will assess your application and submit a nomination for the Vanier CGS. The final decision on the scholarship will be made by the Vanier committee.
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