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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

CAD $50,000 per year for 3 years

Application DeadlineNovember 1, 2026
Degree Levelsphd
Official AuthoritySponsor Source

Scholarship Overview & FAQs

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and establish Canada as a global center of excellence in research and higher learning.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

  • Covers CAD $50,000 annually
  • Full tuition waiver at most Canadian universities
  • International travel allowance for conferences

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1Must be nominated by only one Canadian institution which has a Vanier quota
  • 2Must be pursuing your first doctoral degree
  • 3Must have achieved a first-class average in each of the last two years of full-time study

Required Application Documents

  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • Research proposal (max 2 pages)
  • Personal leadership statement

Host University

McGill University

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

McGill University is an English-language public research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 by royal charter, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish merchant, whose bequest in 1813 established the University of McGill College. In 1885, the name of the university was officially changed to McGill University.

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Application Process

  1. Step 1Candidates must contact their selected Canadian university to express intent to apply.
  2. Step 2The university evaluates candidate files and nominates them to the Vanier selection committee.
  3. Step 3Nominated candidates complete the application via the ResearchNet portal by November.
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