Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Flashpoint Hub is excited to share details about the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) for 2025. This esteemed scholarship offers a generous funding opportunity for international students pursuing doctoral studies in Canada. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about applying, the benefits, and eligibility criteria.
What is the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship?
The Vanier CGS aims to attract and retain top-notch doctoral students by providing substantial financial support. Each scholarship is worth $50,000 per year for up to three years. It supports research in a wide range of fields, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and health.
Scholarship Overview
Level of Study: PhD (Doctoral)
Institutions: Canadian universities with a Vanier CGS quota
Location: Canada
Duration: Up to 3 years
Fields Covered: Natural Sciences and Engineering, Health Research, Social Sciences and Humanities
Application Deadline: November 1, 2024 (Anticipated competition launch: Mid-June 2024)
Scholarship Benefits
Annual Stipend: $50,000 for three years
Eligibility Criteria
Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
Eligible Applicants: International students, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents
Requirements:
Must be pursuing your first doctoral degree or a joint graduate program (e.g., MD/PhD)
Should not have completed more than 20 months of doctoral studies by May 1, 2024
You Must be nominated by Canadian institution with a Vanier CGS quota
Should start full-time doctoral studies in the summer semester or academic year following the announcement of results
You should not have previously received a doctoral-level scholarship from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHR
You must have achieved a first-class average during the last two years of your full-time studies.
How to Apply
Research Canadian Institutions: Explore programs and supervisors on the Universities Canada website.
Check Quota: Ensure the institution you’re interested in has a Vanier CGS quota.
Application Process:
Notify the faculty at your chosen institution of your intent to apply or wait for their nomination.
Prepare and submit your application through the ResearchNet system by the internal deadline set by the institution.
The institution will send the chosen nominations to the Vanier-Banting Secretariat by November 1, 2024.
Results will be announced in April 2025.
Required Documents
ResearchNet application form (including two reference letters)
Common CV (CCV)
Research Contributions
Personal Leadership Statement
Special Circumstances (optional)
Leadership Letters of Reference
Research Proposal
Project References
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Additional Notes
Applications must be submitted through the nominating institution, not directly to the Vanier CGS program.
Confirm institutional quotas and deadlines.
Each student may receive a nomination from only one institution.
Conclusion
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for doctoral students to advance their research careers in Canada. For more detailed information and application guidelines, visit the official Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship website.
