This is to inform the general public that applications for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) 2022/2023 are now open for suitably qualified candidates in Canada. It is a fully funded scholarship for excellent postgraduate students across the world. Scholars of Vanier 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.
To strengthen Canada’s ability to attract and retain world-class doctoral students, the Vanier CGS program was launched since 2008 by the Government of Canada. The program also aims to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.
Additional Information
Scholarship Sponsor(s):Â The Government of Canada.
Host Institutions: Universities/institutions in Canada.
Scholarship Type:Â Fully Funded Scholarships
Number of Awards: Up to 166 scholarships are awarded annually
Study level: Postgraduate (Doctoral)
Subject Eligibility: The eligible Areas of Research include:
- Health research
- Natural sciences and/or engineering research
- Social sciences and humanities research
Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
 Financial Benefit: The scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year (per awardee) for 3 years during doctoral studies.
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Eligibility and Selection Criteria for Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipsÂ
The Government of Canada Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships consider three equally weighted selection criteria which are based on:
- Academic Excellence
- Research Potential
- Leadership (potential and demonstrated ability)
Concerning the citizenship aspect, applicants should either be Canadian citizens, Permanent residents of Canada or Foreign citizens.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply:Â Interested applicants for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are to note that scholarships usually will follow a nominating process. Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota to host Vanier scholars. The said quota is a predetermined number of applications that can be put forward to the national competition. Candidates should only seek a nomination from the institution at which they want to study.
You may visit the Official Website for more details on the scholarship.
Application Timelines:
July – November 2021: 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.
November 2, 2021 (20:00 EST): Deadline for institutions to submit nominations to the Vanier CGS program.
November 2021 – March 2022: Review and evaluation of nominations.
Early April 2022: Anticipated notification of results. Nominees will be notified by email when the results are available on ResearchNet.
May 1, 2022, September 1, 2022 or January 1, 2023: Payments begin.
