Scholarship
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
A prestigious scholarship for doctoral students demonstrating leadership and high scholarly achievement. It aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students to Canadian institutions.
About this scholarship
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is offered by Government of Canada at phd level. The award is valued at $50,000 per year, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive $50,000 per year. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Doctoral students at Canadian institutions who demonstrate leadership and academic excellence.
How to apply
Applicants are expected to prepare: Nomination by Canadian university, research proposal, academic transcripts, references, leadership evidence. Applications close on 2026-04-15. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Application requirements
Nomination by Canadian university, research proposal, academic transcripts, references, leadership evidence
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Government of Canada
- Award
- $50,000 per year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-15
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20