Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) 2025: Application Guide, Benefits & Eligibility

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

1. Research Canadian Institutions: Explore programs and supervisors on the Universities Canada website.
2. Check Quota: Ensure the institution you’re interested in has a Vanier CGS quota.
3. 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
• Transcripts

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.