Scholarship
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
A prestigious scholarship program for doctoral students with exceptional academic performance and leadership skills. It aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students to Canada.
About this scholarship
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships is offered by Government of Canada for study in Canada at phd level. The award is valued at 50,000 CAD 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 CAD 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. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Candidates must be nominated by a Canadian institution with a quota, be pursuing their first doctoral degree, and have achieved a high standard of scholarly achievement.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
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
- Study destination
- Canada
- Award
- 50,000 CAD per year
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-05