fully funded Canada
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
CAD $50,000 per year for 3 years
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
Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMcGill 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.
View Admission GuideApplication Process
- Step 1Candidates must contact their selected Canadian university to express intent to apply.
- Step 2The university evaluates candidate files and nominates them to the Vanier selection committee.
- Step 3Nominated candidates complete the application via the ResearchNet portal by November.