Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2023/24 are now accepting applications from exceptional postgraduate students across the globe. These fully-funded scholarships, worth $50,000 per year for each recipient, support doctoral studies for a duration of three years. The scholarships are awarded based on three equally weighted criteria: Academic Excellence, Research Potential, and Leadership.
Overview of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
In 2008, the Canadian Government launched the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program with the aim of attracting and retaining top-tier doctoral students. The program’s goal is to position Canada as a global hub for research and higher education. Vanier Scholars are recognized for their leadership skills and high academic standards in a variety of fields, including social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health.
Scholarship Details:
- Provider: Government of Canada
- Type: Fully funded scholarships
- Host: Canadian universities and institutions
- Value: $50,000 annually for 3 years
- Quantity: Up to 166 scholarships awarded annually
- Academic Level: Postgraduate (Ph.D.)
- Eligible Subjects: Refer to the eligible Areas of Research
- Applicability: Open to all nationalities
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
The eligibility for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is determined by the following factors:
- Academic Achievement
- Research Potential
- Leadership Abilities (both potential and demonstrated)
- Citizenship (Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and foreign citizens)
Research Fields:
- Health Research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering research
- Social sciences and humanities research
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Application Process
The awarding of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships typically involves a nomination process. Candidates must receive a nomination from a Canadian educational institution, which should have an allocated quota for hosting Vanier scholars. It’s crucial for candidates to seek a nomination exclusively from the institution where they plan to pursue their studies.
Application Timeline
- July to November 2023: Identify a suitable nominating institution, prepare your application package, and submit it.
- Internal Deadline: Contact the institution directly to know the specific internal deadline for submitting applications.
- November 1, 2023 (20:00 EST): Deadline for educational institutions to submit their nominations to the Vanier CGS program.
- November 2023 to March 2024: Review and evaluation of nominations.
- Early April 2024: Notification of results. Nominees will receive an email notification when the outcomes are available on the ResearchNet platform.