Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: Here's how you can avail it

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is awarded by the Canadian government to the qualified doctoral students to pursue their postgraduate and research programs. The scholarship program is applicable to 20+ Canadian universities.

Eligibility

• Citizenship: Canadian citizens, Permanent residents of Canada, and International students (present in Canada on the student visa).
• Nomination: Must be nominated by only one Canadian university, approved under the Vanier CGS quota.
• Only a fixed number of applications are given the scholarship.
• Area of Research: Natural sciences and/or engineering research, Health research, Social sciences and humanities research
• Level of Study: Pursuing a first Canadian doctoral degree (also include a joint UG/PG research program like MD/Ph.D., DVM/Ph.D., JD/Ph.D.).
• Enrolment: Intend to pursue a course in the summer semester or the academic year following the results, in full-time doctoral studies and research.
• Duration of Study: Must NOT have completed more than 20 months.
• Academic Score: Must have achieved a first-class average, in each of the last two years of full-time study or its equivalent.
• Other Criteria: Must NOT hold a doctoral-level scholarship or fellowship from NSERC, CIHR, or SSHRC before.
• Note: Only the Ph.D. portion of a combined degree is eligible for funding under the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.

How to Apply:

• There are two ways to apply for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Way 1:
Applicant asks their chosen university's faculy of their intention to apply for the scholarhsip

Way 2:
The university initiates the nomination process by connecting with a suitable candidate. Once selected, it will be the candidates responsibility to fill up the scholarship application and submit it before the deadline.

• Complete tasks listed under the Vanier CGS application instructions.
• Preview the Full Application Package by using the "Preview Application Materials" task, before submission.
• Print the entire application and save the PDF version.
• Submit the application online through ResearchNet.

Documents Required

• Completed application form
• Two reference letters
• Updated CV
• Research contributions
• Research proposals
• Role in the research they are going to part of, the medium and the collaboration with the other researchers
• Personal statement
• Outline of accomplishments, leadership etc.
• Challenges and opportunities that have shaped the candidate's doctoral research
• Project references
• Two Leadership letters of reference

Selection Process

The grant is given under three major categories:

1. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
2. Canadian Institutes of Health Research
3. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The panels selects the candidates based on

• Academic Excellence
• Research Potential
• Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)
• Nomination letter (signed by the department head )
• Canadian Common CV (CCV)
• Institution transcripts
• Leadership Reference Letters
• Personal Leadership Statement
• Two Leadership reference Letters
• Project References
• Research proposal
• Research contributions
• Referee Assessments

Other details

• Around 166 candidates are awarded this scholarship every year.
• An amount of 50,000 Canadian Dollars is granted to eligible candidate.
• The scholarship is renewable for three years
• Eligible applicant’s nomination for Vanier CGS must be sent by a specific university to study in Canada.
• Application begins in April and should be completed by November