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🔬 PhD✅ Fully Funded
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Canadian Universities, Canada
About This Scholarship
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program strengthens Canada's ability to attract world-class doctoral students. With CAD 50,000/year for three years, it is one of the most generous PhD scholarships globally. Open to both Canadian and international students nominated by a Canadian university.
💰Benefits & Coverage
CAD 50,000 per year for 3 years (total CAD 150,000)
Prestigious international recognition
Access to Canadian research infrastructure and facilities
Networking with Canadian academic and industry leaders
Post-graduation work permit eligibility in Canada
📋Eligibility Requirements
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Must be nominated by a Canadian university (not direct applications)2
Pursuing first doctoral degree3
GPA: minimum 3.5/4.0 in last two years of full-time study4
Demonstrated leadership skills5
Research excellence in your field6
International students need Canadian university nomination🚀How to Apply
1
Contact your target Canadian university's graduate school office
2
Identify a supervisor willing to nominate you
3
University prepares and submits the nomination package
4
Work with supervisor on research proposal, CV, references
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University submission deadline: November 1
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Results announced in spring of the following year
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Quick Info
DEADLINE
Nov 1, 2025
DURATION
3 years (PhD)
COUNTRY
🇨🇦 Canada
AMOUNT
CAD 50,000/year × 3 years
Fields of Study
Health ResearchNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesHumanities