Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Government of Canada

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Designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting those demonstrating both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement.

Eligibility

Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign citizens pursuing their first doctoral degree.

Nationalities: all

Degree levels: phd

Minimum IELTS: 7.0

Minimum TOEFL: 100

Depends on the nominating Canadian institution.

Application fee: 0.00

Funding

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$50,000 CAD per year for up to three years during doctoral studies.

Deadline: October 30, 2026

Last verified: August 22, 2026

Source: Vanier CGS Official Website (view source)

Contact: vanier@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and deadlines change over time — always confirm with the official source before applying.