Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

About This Scholarship

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program attracts and retains world-class doctoral students at Canadian universities. Worth $50,000 per year for three years, it is one of the most prestigious and generous doctoral awards globally. The scholarship is open to both Canadian and international students across three federal granting agencies: CIHR (health), NSERC (natural sciences and engineering), and SSHRC (social sciences and humanities).

Benefits

• $50,000 CAD per year for three years — one of the most generous doctoral scholarships globally
• No tuition offset — the entire amount is for personal and research expenses
• Prestigious recognition that enhances academic and career profile
• Access to the Vanier-Banting Secretariat events and leadership development opportunities
• Networking with Canada's top doctoral researchers across all disciplines
• Flexibility to pursue research at any eligible Canadian university
• Possibility of combining with other awards (subject to university policy)

Eligible Programs