Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the fully funded Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2025, available to both national and international students. Each year, up to 166 scholarships are awarded.

The Vanier Scholarship supports doctoral degrees (Ph.D.), combined MA/Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. programs, and Masters leading to Ph.D. programs. Funded by the Government of Canada, this scholarship allows recipients to study at any Canadian university. The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship provides $50,000 annually for a maximum duration of three years.

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Scholarship Benefits

• Scholars will receive a $50,000 grant annually for three years. 
• Applicants have the opportunity to pursue their Ph.D. at their preferred Canadian institution. 
• The funding for their studies will be fully or partially covered based on their academic achievements, research proposal, and leadership qualities.

Eligibility Criteria of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025:

Applicants for the Vanier CGS in Canada must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be either Canadian citizens or international students enrolled in Canadian institutions.
• Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. program at a Canadian institution.
• Candidates must be nominated by a university receiving the Vanier CGS quota (last updated July 1).
• Applicants must be pursuing their first Ph.D. program.
• Applicants must not receive fellowships or scholarships from CIHR, NSERC, or SSHRC for any other doctoral program.
• Candidates must have a first-class average in the last two years of their studies.
• Students pursuing joint professional degree programs (MD/PhD, DVM/PhD, JD/PhD) are eligible, but only the Ph.D. portion will be funded.
• Candidates must include a significant research component in their research proposal.
• Applicants must not be faculty members at the institution with a Vanier quota or any other institution. They must be granted leave for the Ph.D. program to be eligible.
• Applicants must be full-time students. Part-time enrollment is allowed for students with disabilities or family responsibilities.
• For part-time students, two months of study will be considered equivalent to one month for full-time students.
• Canadian Federal Government employees are eligible only if they take unpaid leave from their government position.
• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for both Vanier Scholarships and agency-specific Ph.D. scholarships. If selected for more than one, they must choose one grant.

Required Documents

Candidates must have the following documents to apply for the Vanier Scholarships in Canada:

• ResearchNet application form.
• Two reference letters.
• A CV/Resume.
• A one-page summary of research contributions.
• A personal statement showcasing the candidate’s leadership qualities.
• Two leadership reference letters.
• A research proposal (maximum two pages).
• Project preferences (maximum five pages).
• Academic transcripts and certificates.
• Proof of special circumstances for part-time students (not exceeding 0.5 pages).

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Application Deadline

There are two deadlines for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2025:

• Institution Internal Deadline: Each institution’s specific deadline will be listed on ResearchNet. Candidates must adhere to their institution’s internal deadline.
• Program Deadline: The deadline for the program is October 30, 2024. Nominating institutions must ensure applications are submitted by this date.

How to Apply for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025?

To apply for the Vanier CGS in Canada, follow these steps:

• Applicants cannot apply directly to the Vanier Scholarships.
• Candidates must first apply to an institution with a Vanier CGS quota.
• Applicants must be nominated by their institution for the scholarship.
• Applications must be submitted before the institution’s internal submission deadline, which varies by institution.
• The nominating institution submits the nominees to the Vanier CGS program before the final deadline.
• Candidates should start by researching Canadian institutions through the Universities Canada website.
• Ensure the selected institution has a Vanier CGS quota.
• Once these steps are completed, fill out the application form on ResearchNet, completing all required steps for the Vanier CGS application.
• The application can be submitted in English or French.
• Follow the presentation standards for the attached documents.
• Complete all mandatory tasks.
• Ensure your application status is complete before submitting.
• After applying to the nominating institution, the activity log will be finalized and the application cannot be modified.
• If the institution returns your application to you on ResearchNet, it will include a revised date. You can edit and re-submit your application.
• If your application is selected for nomination, you will receive an automated acknowledgment email from ResearchNet.
• If you do not receive any email, contact the institution to check the status of your application.