Designed to draw and keep exceptional doctoral students, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025 is a distinguished scholarship offered by the Canadian government. For exceptional students pursuing doctorates in Canada, this highly competitive scholarship programme offers significant financial support. The Vanier Scholarship gives winners the chance to significantly advance their fields of study while putting an emphasis on their leadership abilities, academic achievement, and research potential. This prestigious scholarship encourages collaboration and creativity among academics, which not only gives students financial empowerment but also strengthens the research community.
With its comprehensive support system, the Vanier Scholarship empowers students to reach their full potential and become future leaders in their fields. The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025 offers its recipients a variety of benefits and resources. Besides the financial support that covers a sizable portion of their expenses, Vanier Scholars enjoy a supportive and inclusive research environment, as well as access to state-of-the-art facilities, research grants, and mentorship programmes that enrich their academic journey. Additionally, the Vanier Scholarship acknowledges and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that exceptional students from all backgrounds have equal opportunities to excel and contribute to Canada’s research landscape.
Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship Host Country: Canada
- Funded By: Canadian Government
- Eligibility: All International & Domestic Students
- Scholarship Duration: 3 Years
- No of Scholarship: 166
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2024 Programs:
- Natural sciences
- Health research
- Social Sciences
- Engineering Research
- Humanities Research
You can also read Canada Fully Funded Scholarships 2024
Benefits
- Vanier CGS provides a $50,000 grant per year for three years.
- This amount is enough to cover your university fees, accommodation, and other expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Canadian or international student studying in Canada.
- Must be pursuing a PhD programme full-time at a Canadian institution.
- Nomination is required from a university with a Vanier CGS quota (updated list available on July 1).
- The first PhD programme is being pursued.
- Not receiving CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC doctoral funding.
- Must have a first-class average in the last two years of studies.
- Joint professional degree candidates (MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, and JD/PhD) are eligible for PhD tenure funding only.
- The research proposal must have a significant research component.
- You cannot be faculty at a university with a Vanier quota or any other institution without being granted leave for the PhD programme.
- Must be enrolled full-time; part-time enrollment is possible for disability or family support, with an adjusted study duration calculation.
- Canadian federal government employees are eligible for unpaid leave.
- Can apply for both Vanier and agency-specific PhD scholarships but must choose only one if awarded multiple scholarships.
Required Documents
- A ResearchNet application form.
- A CV/Resume.
- Educational Documents
- References letters
- Proof of Language (if required)
- Summary of research interest
- Research proposal
- Other supporting, if any.
Deadline
Institutional Internal Deadline: Each Canadian institution sets its own internal deadline for candidates to submit their applications. This deadline will be visible on ResearchNet once the candidate selects the institution. Applicants must adhere to the specific deadline set by their chosen institution.
Programme Deadline: The deadline for the nominating institutions to submit their nominations to the Vanier CGS programme is October 30, 2024. Institutions must ensure all applications are submitted by this date.
How to apply
- Research Canadian Institutions: Start by researching Canadian institutions through the Universities Canada websites to find a suitable institution for your doctoral studies.
- Verify Vanier CGS Quota: Ensure that the selected institution has a Vanier CGS quota for nominating candidates. This information is typically available on the institution’s website or can be confirmed by contacting their scholarship or graduate studies office.
- Complete ResearchNet Application: Access the ResearchNet platform and complete the Vanier CGS application form. This form will guide you through all the required steps for the application process.
- Language of Application: Choose either English or French as the language for your application. The form and supporting documents can be submitted in either language.
- Document Presentation Standards: Follow the presentation standards provided for attaching documents. Ensure documents are formatted correctly and meet the specified guidelines for submission.
- Complete Mandatory Tasks: Complete all mandatory sections and tasks on the ResearchNet application form. Provide accurate and complete information as required.
- Submit Application: Before submitting your application, ensure that all sections and attachments are complete and accurate. Once submitted, the application status will show as “complete” in ResearchNet.
- Editing Application (If Returned): If your application is returned by the institution on ResearchNet with revisions required, you can edit and resubmit it within the specified timeframe.
- Nomination Confirmation: If your application is selected by the institution for nomination, you will receive an automated email notification from ResearchNet acknowledging receipt of your application.
- Application Status Inquiry: If you do not receive any notification within a reasonable timeframe, you can contact the institution directly to inquire about the status of your application.
- Final Submission: Once nominated by the institution, the application process on ResearchNet is considered complete and final. No further modifications can be made to the application.
