Closing date: Varies by institution (usually early November each year)

Student type: International and domestic students

Level of study: Doctoral (PhD)

Study area: Social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and health

Scholarship value: CAD 50,000 per year for up to three years

Description:
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program is one of Canada’s most prestigious scholarships, aiming to attract and retain world-class doctoral students. The scholarship supports individuals who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in their graduate studies.

Eligibility:

• Nominees must be pursuing their first doctoral degree (or combined graduate research program such as MD/PhD).
• Must demonstrate academic excellence, research potential, and leadership ability.
• International and Canadian students are eligible.
• Nomination by the Canadian institution at which the student intends to study is required.

How to apply:

• Obtain a nomination from your intended Canadian institution.
• Prepare all required documents, including transcripts, a research proposal, and referee assessments.
• Submit your application through the ResearchNet online portal.

More info: https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html