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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025 for International Students/ Apply Here

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025 for International Students/ Apply Here

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship 2025 for International Students/ Apply Here

The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 2025 offer full funding and additional support to international students pursuing doctoral studies in Canada. The application process is straightforward and can be completed in a few minutes. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must first apply for admission to a program at a Canadian institution and may apply for the scholarship while their admission is being reviewed. Below is a summary of the scholarships and application guidelines:

Scholarships Available:

  1. Entrance Awards
  2. Continuing Student Awards
  3. Vitamin Scholarship
  4. Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship

Application Process:

  • Step 1: Apply for Admission – Ensure you meet the Vanier Canada Graduate admission requirements, including a minimum GPA of 3.4, an R score of 34.0, transcripts, language proficiency, and reference letters.
  • Step 2: Submit Required Documents – Applications require a valid email, phone number, internet access, and scanned copies of supporting documents (passport, bank statement, transcripts, reference letters, and language proficiency test results).
  • Step 3: Track Application Status – Use the Applicant Portal to monitor your application status regularly. This will ensure you are aware of any updates or additional requests needed for your application review.
  • Step 4: Admission Decisions – Notifications of admission decisions will be communicated via email, and final decisions will be available on the Applicant Portal.

Scholarship Application Requirements:

To qualify for a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, applicants need:

  • Transcripts of academic activities.
  • A general essay on an inspiring figure or a significant life event.
  • A one-page reference letter written in the third person.
  • A signed statement from your school.

Scholarship Summary:

  • Level of Study: PhD (Doctoral)
  • Institution(s): Canadian institutions with a quota for Vanier scholars
  • Program Duration: 3 years
  • Fields of Study:
    • Natural sciences and engineering
    • Health research
    • Social sciences and humanities
  • Scholarship Value: CAD 50,000 per year for up to three years
  • Application Deadline: November 1, 2024 (anticipated 2024-2025 competition launch: mid-June 2024)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Languages: Must be proficient in English.
  • Eligible Countries: Open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international students.
  • Program Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing their first doctoral degree and must not have completed more than 20 months of doctoral studies as of May 1, 2024.
  • Nomination Requirement: Applicants must be nominated by a single Canadian institution with a Vanier CGS quota.
  • Academic Requirement: A first-class average in each of the last two years of full-time study, as defined by the nominating institution.

How to Apply:

  1. Research Institutions: Use the Universities Canada website to find institutions with a Vanier CGS quota. Review the university programs and potential supervisors for your doctoral research.
  2. Confirm Quota: Check the Vanier CGS quota page to ensure your chosen institution has a quota for the application year.
  3. Application Steps:
    • Inform the faculty of graduate studies at your selected institution of your intent to apply.
    • Prepare and submit your application via the ResearchNet system by the internal deadline set by the institution.
    • The institution will conduct an internal selection and submit nominations to the Vanier-Banting Secretariat by November 1, 2024.
    • Final decisions will be made by the Tri-Agency Programs Steering Committee, and results will be announced in April 2025.

Required Documents:

  • ResearchNet application form (includes two letters of reference).
  • Common CV (CCV).
  • Research Contributions (maximum one page).
  • Personal Leadership Statement (maximum two pages).
  • Research Proposal (maximum two pages).
  • Project References (maximum five pages).
  • Transcripts.

Important Notes:

  • Applicants must submit their applications through the nominating institution; direct submissions to the Vanier CGS program are not accepted.
  • Only one nomination per student is allowed, even if multiple institutions express interest.
  • Results for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships will be announced in early April 2025.

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